Anyone buying a boat via the Internet these days may want to consider the delivery aspect of getting the boat home. Trailering is one thing, but delivering … [Read more...]
Boat Advice
How-to, tips. General boating advice.
Adding Trim Tabs
May 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
A buddy of mine bought a boat a while back that couldn’t keep its nose planted no matter how much negative trim he dialed in on his outboard. Hit a wave, … [Read more...]
Water Pump Repair: Cheap is a Mistake
May 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Sooner or later, you’ll find yourself down in the bilge of boat, repairing a shredded water pump impeller. Then, a couple of days later, you could … [Read more...]
How to Scare Off Boat Buyers
May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Maybe it’s the white beard and sunburnt face that encourages people to ask my opinion about boats they are interested in buying. I prefer to think … [Read more...]
Marine Outdrive Flushing: The Right Way
May 6, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The best way to flush your engine is by following the owner's manual, which is probably something that doesn’t come with a used boat, so let’s touch … [Read more...]
Sterndrive Engines: Big Block or Small?
May 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I might be overthinking this, but let’s just say for the sake of simplicity that the price difference among all three is negligible, the hours are comparable, … [Read more...]
Inboard Engine Alignment
May 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you have an inboard engine on your boat and have excessive vibration, it may be due to the engine not being properly aligned with the shaft. Worn cutlass … [Read more...]
Boat Vibration: Chasing Down the Culprits
April 27, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Fiberglass boats built in the 1980’s are numerous and, with routine maintenance, fun to own. The routine maintenance caveat is a cautionary tale. Let … [Read more...]
Gelcoat Maintenance: Time to Shine
April 20, 2013 By 2 Comments
Like a lot of other boaters all over the country, especially the northern parts, we're itching to get on the water this summer, and we're collecting the … [Read more...]
Marine Toilets: The Basics
April 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
One difference between a “guys” open boat and a boat intended for mixed company or the entire family, is a marine toilet or head. Graduating from … [Read more...]
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