I have a 94 190 Horizon. My maintenance schedule is pretty simple and done once a year. I have the dealer change the oil, replace filter, drain water, grease lower unit, check wheel bearings and surge brakes.
in Spring I give it a good wax job, spray on UV protection on the seats, rain-x the windows, scrub any spots on the carpeting, vaccum. check the trailer light connection. The dealer work is about 200 bucks....and well worth it.
i also charge the battery every spring and remove it in winter. during the season I'll check the oil....although it never varies. I carry a spare prop and battery and cables for fellow boaters in distress.
other than that there's nothing special that needs to be done during the boating season. I don't know if you have an hour meter on the boat...mine doesn't have one. But the previous owner said he had about 200 hours on it based on his log. I put on about 50 hours a year.
This year was the first time new spark plugs were put in....and I noticed a big difference. I don't know how often guys change plugs....but in a car you wouldn't think of changing them after 250-300 hours would you? I did and it was worth it.
have fun!
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