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...]
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Sterndrive Engines: Big Block or Small?
May 4, 2013 By 1 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...]
Cruisers Sport Series 238: Can Do.
April 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The Wisconsin boatbuilders at Cruisers Yachts have been mighty busy lately, celebrating 60 years in business by creating a bunch of new models in all sizes, … [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 Engines: EFI vs. Carbureted Models
April 11, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Say you’re looking at two lightly used runabouts with Volvo Penta propulsion. One is a 2011 model with a base 4.3-liter V6 with 50 hours on it. The other … [Read more...]
Used-Boat All-Star: Bayliner 2452
April 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
“Price reduced! too good to miss! 24 ft 1993 Bayliner Classic 2452 cruiser is in GREAT SHAPE! NEW 5.0 liter mercury with Alpha outdrive professionally … [Read more...]
Boat Maintenance: The Satisfaction of Hard Work
April 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
As I begin to type this blog, I look down at the backs of my hands, and they look like they’ve been put through a cotton gin. My hands ache from tugging … [Read more...]
Boat Trailer Tires
March 30, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Tire troubles are the number one reason for calls to BoatUS’s roadside assistance. When my buddy Lee asked me recently where he should get tires for … [Read more...]