Chris Mapp

Chris Mapp

More to Routine Maintenance Than Meets the Eye!

Over the past few months we have seen some significant challenges coming through our service department.Mercury's customer service called our...

More Items to Add to Your Carry-aboard Spares List

When certain boat maintenance issues become repetitive, we believe it helpful to pass advice along to our customers in hope...

Monster Labor Day Customer Appreciation Sale

Coming on September 1, 2, and 3Coastal Bend Marine will be hosting our first Monster Labor Day Customer Appreciation Sale....

Preventing Outboard Cooling System Woes

Summer is in full swing and the fishing is great. You are running across the bay or offshore at 4500...

Full-line Mercury Dealer and Boat Care Tips

There is so much to talk about within the marine industry, and lots going on even right here at our...

Products That Make Boat Cleaning and Maintenance Easy

Fishermen enjoy a long day on the water and return happy and satisfied to the dock. Fish are cleaned, rods...

Don’t be that guy!

Spring is here and social media is filled with big trout jumping in the boat–you cannot wait to get out...

Eliminate Boat Trailer Headaches

March is when many fishermen make their first trips, and with them comes a rash of boat trailers limping to...

Outboard Engine and Lower Unit Lubrication

The world of outboard marine power has been trending heavily the past decade toward more fuel-efficient and environmentally-friendly four-stroke outboards–away...

Little Things Sometimes Count Most

So we have some downtime because, let's face it, nobody fishes or takes a boat ride every day or every...

Gulf Coast Kitchen

Get all the latest coastal cuisine recipes from guides and authors.

Recipe of the month

Texas Chrome Outdoors Seafood Pasta

Many thanks to Capt. Joey Smith for sharing this delicious recipe. It’s quick and easy as can be, and sure...

Shrimp Saganaki (Greek Shrimp with Tomatoes & Feta)

Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit with Stuffed Crab and Lemon Butter Sauce

Cóctel de Camarones (Shrimp Cocktail)

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