February 2012 Boat Maintenance Tips February '12 By Chris Mapp I love to talk about outboard engine maintenance and oil changing is one of my favorite topics. All four stroke... Read More
December 2011 Boat Maintenance Tips December '11 By Chris Mapp The second most common telephone call that I receive from boaters having difficulty on the water arises from engine overheating.... Read More
November 2011 The Skiff Ryan Veurink Ask my former college roommates, and they will agree: my frugal (or as they will call it, cheap) nature likely... Read More
October 2011 Let’s Talk Marine Batteries… By Chris Mapp When should you replace? Which type? Where should they be installed? How should they be secured?The manufacturers recommended replacement interval... Read More
September 2011 Boat Maintenance Tips September '11 By Chris Mapp The majority of flats boats are equipped with a hydraulic system to raise and lower the engine on the transom.... Read More
August 2011 Boat Maintenance Tips August '11 By Chris Mapp Over the Fourth of July weekend we experienced a very heavy volume of water in fuel systems. Accommodating everybody on... Read More
July 2011 Boat Maintenance Tips July '11 By Chris Mapp Is there an outboard that can go three years without maintenance? The simple answer is, NO - not here on... Read More
June 2011 Engine Flushing - 101 By Chris Mapp I am often asked; "How often should an outboard engine be flushed and what is the best location to flush... Read More
April 2011 Wear Your Kill Switch – I Didn’t! Becky Haynes Quite a while ago the engine kill switch became standard equipment on outboard engines, and to most of us long-time... Read More
March 2011 Let’s Talk Boat Trailers By Chris Mapp Part of getting your fishing season underway should include making sure your boat trailer will provide a safe, legal, and... Read More