Boats

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...

Excessive Idle-Speed Operation and Cylinder Wall Glazing

In four-stroke outboard engines, cylinder wall glazing often occurs as the result of prolonged and excessive low-rpm operation. Gum, varnish...

Customer Service with a Smile!

We all know the importance of proper maintenance; it goes without saying. We also know that customer service matters a...

Preparing for Long-Term Storage

Enthusiasm shifts from coastal boating and fishing to hunting and other activities for many outdoors-Texans as October rolls around. Preparations...

Boat Owner’s Greatest Enemy

Fuel system problems arising from ethanol continue to be the most common problem in our shop. In fact, ethanol related...

Electrical Fitting and Connection Corrosion

Summer is always incredibly busy in the boating sales and service trades and this has been no exception. Customers bring...

How well do you know your boat?

Running a marine dealership in a bustling coastal town, we see a wide range of boat and outboard motor problems,...

Cavitatation Plate or Whale Tail?

What is the difference between a cavitation plate and a whale tail and when do you know if you need...

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