How to Make Your Boat More Sustainable

Saving the environment is a big topic of conversation these days, and ways to live more sustainably are everywhere. This includes the world of boating, which can be pretty damaging to the environment if you’re careless. Here are a few ways you can ensure that your boat trips are as eco-friendly as possible.

Don’t Litter

Tossing your food scraps into the water or allowing your trash to blow off your deck is a very bad practice that isn’t sustainable at all. Keep closed containers on board your boat for trash, compost, and recycling, and dispose of these materials properly when you’re back on land.

Avoid Restricted Areas

Sometimes, you’ll find waterways that have restricted areas where you can’t take your boat. Don’t flout these restrictions! They’re there for a reason. Cordoning off parts of a lake can protect endangered species and prevent pollution or damage to the environment.

Maintain Your Boat

Finally, a boat that isn’t taken care of is one that is more likely to pollute the waterways it cruises in. Stay on top of regular maintenance tasks like oil changes and regularly check for fluid leaks, as you don’t want your boat to flood your favorite body of water with dirty oil or gasoline. Also, thoroughly rinsing your boat after each trip can help prevent the transmission of algae or salt into another body of water.

To check out a great inventory of new and used boats for sale, come on down to our Clinton, CT, dealership today. Let us know what type of boat you’re interested in so that we can help you find the perfect model. Clinton Harborside Marina serves our customers in the cities of West Haven and Milford, CT.