There's a joke in real estate ads about certain watch words that don’t necessarily mean what the writer wants you to think they mean, but something else … [Read more...]
Brett Becker
All About Octane: What’s in a Number?
September 10, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A neighbor of mine — who is a chronic used boat shopper — finally got himself a runabout with a V8 engine. After owning nothing but outboards, four-bangers … [Read more...]
Repairing the Gimbal Housing in an Outdrive
September 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Say you just bought a used boat. It needs work, but you got it for a song, so you can afford to sink some money into it. Good thing, because little did … [Read more...]
Finding Leaks in a Boat
August 25, 2012 By 1 Comment
Not again... In my last blog entry (Engine Outdrives: Inspect Those Bellows), I told you about "a friend of mine" who discovered a leak in a little … [Read more...]
Removing Vinyl Boat Lettering and Decals
August 15, 2012 By 2 Comments
A few posts ago, I wrote about how to remove a painted boat name. Vinyl boat names and decals are just as common these days, and removing them requires … [Read more...]
Engine Outdrives: Inspect Those Bellows
August 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A friend of mine — and I swear it wasn’t me, honest — bought a nifty little used runabout not too long ago, and got a pretty good deal on it. Or … [Read more...]
Boat Trailers: Maintain Your Bearings
July 26, 2012 By 2 Comments
When I worked in an auto parts store, every so often a guy who had just bought a used boat would bring in a shop towel filled with pieces of exploded trailer … [Read more...]
How to Remove a Painted Boat Name: Try Easy-Off
July 9, 2012 By Leave a Comment
True story: A guy brings home a used boat he just bought, and he is just beaming. His wife comes out, says nothing at first, then points to the boat and … [Read more...]
Marine Engine Oil: Avoiding Viscosity Breakdown
July 3, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Complete service records for a used boat you are considering purchasing are a good way to judge how well it has been cared for. Changing oil at the proper … [Read more...]
Salt-Neutralizing for Marine Engines: Royal Flush
June 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Even before you buy your first boat, you know it’s essential to flush your engines after running in salt water. But even if you flush your engines religiously, … [Read more...]