# Boat and yacht maintenance guides

> Practical guides for boat and yacht owners in Dubai, from the engineers, mechanics and painters who haul out, service and repair them at Dubai Maritime City.

- [Boat maintenance checklist for Dubai owners](https://alhootship.com/blog/boat-maintenance-checklist-dubai/): What to look at before and after every trip, what to book by hours or by date, and a log sheet so nothing depends on memory.
- [Your first boat haul-out in Dubai: how to prepare](https://alhootship.com/blog/boat-haul-out-preparation-dubai/): What the yard needs to know before the lift, what to sort out on board, and the checks to make once she's back in the water.
- [Boat maintenance cost in Dubai: what your quote should include](https://alhootship.com/blog/boat-maintenance-cost-dubai/): We don't publish a price list. Here's why, and how to read the quote you do get.
- [Boat engine maintenance: by hours or by the calendar?](https://alhootship.com/blog/boat-engine-maintenance-schedule/): Your manual gives most service items two limits. Here's how to read them, and why a boat that barely moves still needs its service.

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