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...]
Brett Becker
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...]
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...]
Test-Drive Trivia: Knock, Knock?
April 14, 2013 By Leave a Comment
If you're ever test-driving a used stern-drive boat and you hear a knocking or thumping sound coming from the transom, but only when the drive is turned … [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...]
Used Boat Buying: Shop the Shows, Then Be Patient
March 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Buying used is a great way to get into boating for far less than buying new, but it requires patience. Lots of it. Here’s why. The wise used-boat … [Read more...]
Polishing Aluminum: Curb Appeal for Your Boat
March 16, 2013 By 1 Comment
Typically, aluminum on a boat is either anodized, powder-coated, or bare metal. How it looks on the boat you’re selling can have an effect on the price … [Read more...]
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