Hoping That You're Not Heading Back To The Grind
If you trailer your boat, jack up your trailer and spin the wheels every six months or so. Hear grinding? Check the bearings and brakes....
No, That's a Svelte Belt
If a belt deflects too much under hand pressure between pulleys, either it needs replacement or the equipment needs to be repositioned...
Check Your Motor Mounts
In Area #1, make sure there is enough thread above and below the nuts on engine-mount studs to allow for future adjustment. Vibration and...
I Can See Clearly Now
We see this quite a bit, particularly on vessels more than 10 years old. Inspection bowls for filters and sea strainers can turn cloudy,...
It was An Inside Job
Just because a boat looks clean, doesn't mean it's well-maintained. Time and again, we see owners who are meticulous about washing and...
There's Rising Water and a Sinking Feeling
You might notice that the bilge pump seems to be working overtime. Or you suddenly notice the boat feels heavy and seems to be filling...
The Belt Broke
The Belt Broke.... You probably won't hear the sound of a drive belt breaking over the general engine noise, but you will know...
My Motor is Vibrating
The faster you try to go, the worse the vibration is. You might also notice the engine racing, while the boat loses speed. Solution:...
My Motor Just Went Dead
It's "Maintenance Monday" and today we're addressing the 7 Deadly Sins of vessel maintenance: #1 deadly sin is “Procrastination and...
Seven Deadly Sins of Boat Maintenance
It's "Maintenance Monday" and today we're addressing the 7 Deadly Sins of vessel maintenance. #1 deadly sin is “Procrastination and...
