Used boats often have scratched gelcoat. If you've been shopping used boats for any length of time, you probably knew that already. The good news is that … [Read more...]
Brett Becker
High-Tech Towboat Electronics
November 15, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Over the last several years, a quiet revolution has been taking place on the dashboards of premium towboats, industry-wide. Virtually all of them, it seems, … [Read more...]
These Are a Few of My Favorite Boat Tools
November 12, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Now that my tool box is well stocked, it’s getting difficult to take fulfilling trips to Sears. When a mechanical problem presents itself, it’s less … [Read more...]
Replumbing Your Used Boat Engine
October 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
You never know what you’ll find when you open the engine hatch on a used boat. One thing you can count on finding is the need to replace a few items. … [Read more...]
Boat Transmissions: Shifty Issues
October 16, 2013 By 2 Comments
Ski boats, some cruisers, and high-performance boats that don’t have shiftable stern drives use transmissions instead, and that particular piece of the … [Read more...]
Boat Buyers: Beware of Auto Parts
October 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
As I mentioned a while ago in this blog, I used to be an auto parts parts guy. I worked in a parts store and a GM dealership, and I can’t even remember … [Read more...]
Boat Towing Safety: Secure That Bow Eye
October 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
I once bought a used boat that nearly landed in the back of my pickup. Well, that’s a bit of an exaggeration, but that’s what it felt like when it … [Read more...]
Running Boards at the Launch Ramp — Nice Accessory!
October 1, 2013 By
If you’ve ever hung around a fisherman or spent any time in the truck they pull their boat with, you know they usually both smell. The fisherman smells … [Read more...]
Boat Trailer Types: Freedom of Choice
September 19, 2013 By Leave a Comment
When we shop for boats, we look critically at the boat. We scrutinize its condition and whether it will meet our needs -- but we probably don’t pay … [Read more...]
Front-Wheel Drive for Boat Towing?
September 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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...]