People tend to ask me a lot of questions. I guess I have them fooled into believing I know a thing or two about boats. Trucks, too, probably. So a buddy … [Read more...]
Boating
Boat Trailers: New or Used?
September 13, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Having a trailer for your boat means that you can be independent of boatyards and haulers for launching, transport, and storage. Storing a boat in your … [Read more...]
Ethanol’s Worst Enemy
September 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Alcohol has the power to ruin lives if you let it. It also has the power to wreak havoc on a boat’s fuel system. If you need a bit of background, … [Read more...]
A Primer on Towing Safely
September 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
While towing, you can almost measure acceleration with a sundial, and you can forget about passing anything — especially a gas station. You can’t stop … [Read more...]
Cruisers Sport Series 208 Bowrider: Little Big Boat
September 4, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Cruisers Yachts, known for…well, yachts, are now getting a lot of attention for their Sport Series smaller boats. The series includes eight models from … [Read more...]
Teleflex Steering: Maintenance
September 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
In my blog from last week, I described how to replace an old worn out Teleflex steering cable for your outboard boat. This week, let's look at how to maintain … [Read more...]
Carolina Skiff Fun Chaser FGP 2100: Pontoon or Cat?
August 29, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you’re searching for a boat to fit a lifestyle, as opposed to a particular make and model, it pays to look at what established builders are doing … [Read more...]
Oil Changes Without the Mess: Use a Drain Hose
August 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I think the third used boat I ever bought came with one of those hoses that attached the drain plug on the oil pan and reached to the transom drain plug … [Read more...]
Teleflex Steering: Cable Replacement
August 23, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I didn’t know much about Teleflex steering cables until I bought a 13-foot Boston Whaler with a 40-hp outboard for my teenage son a dozen years ago. … [Read more...]
Used Boat Engines: Mercury Certified Pre-Owned Program
August 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Just recently I learned about a program from Mercury Marine that I bet not too many used-boat shoppers know about. Conditions would have to be just right … [Read more...]