FYI - Dont Forget To Check the Life Vests

[fishingFINattic]

Was on the boat today getting it ready for the season.
The 265 stores life vests above the helm in a slick canvas storage area. I think Grady does quite a bit of these on many of there boats.
I was going to check the life vests and had serious problem getting the zipper open. Not a big deal, just took about of half an hour of back and fourth and lubricating the zipper. If it was during an emergency, it might of been another issue.
Just thought I would remind everone with this set up to check and lube this zipper.
Tim

 

[CaptKennyW]

in an emergency the knife would come out...but i know what you mean i keep my pfds in the cabin.

 

[gradyfish22]

Very good advice Tim, I coat my zippers with vasoline, it is clear so it will not ruin your clothes like grease, and it will last through rain and keep the zippers from freezing up. Corrosion Block also makes a great liquid lubricant that I use on all my snaps on the canvas, makes life a lot easier. I usually reapply it 2-3 times during the season so they stay in good shape as well.