January - 2018

Check That Propeller

Check That Propeller

If you have an outboard or stern drive boat you should check the propeller as part of your pre-launch routine. Use a deep well socket to remove the propeller several times during the season to make sure discarded fishing line hasn't become wrapped around the propeller shaft. If it has, have your dealer inspect the gear case because fishing line can cause gear case leaks and that is not a do-it-yourself job. While you have the propeller off, inspect it for nicks, dents and o

Fresh Water, Not Bacteria and Crud

You'll be fuming if more than gas gets into your tank

You'll be fuming if more than gas gets into your tank

Get in the habit of checking the chain, thread and O-ring on fuel fill caps every time you fuel your boat. These inexpensive items help protect the fuel tank from water intrusion. A little bit of regular preventative maintenance will keep you from writing big repair checks down the line. Call us today at #MarinerServicesInc. at (239)776-4253 for a through check of your vessel's maintenance needs.

Maintenance Monday - Oil Levels

Maintenance Monday - Oil Levels

It's "Maintenance Monday", and today we're talking about how to check the oil level in a four-stroke outboard engine. Checking the oil level in a four-stroke outboard should be part of the “pre-flight” routine of every outboard owner. But I’m guessing many outboard owners go an entire season without lifting the cowl, because our boats–like our road vehicles–are so reliable and maintenance-free these days that we don’t give much thought to oil and filters. I know that more

Keep It White While Going Green

Towing Tip

Don't Let Your Outboard Get Gas - (without Oil)

Don't Let Your Outboard Get Gas - (without Oil)

If you've got a 2-Stroke outboard motor on your boat, and need to pre-mix oil at every fueling, use this handy reference for pre-mixing oil and gas at a 50:1 ratio. 1 gallon gas = 2.5 ounces oil 6 gallons gas = 16 ounces(1 pint) oil 10 gallons gas = 26 ounces oil Call us today at #MarinerServicesInc. at (239)776-4253 for all your vessel's f uel system maintenance needs! #gas #oil

Maintenance Monday - Oil Change

Maintenance Monday - Oil Change

It's "Maintenance Monday", and today we're talking about the importance of changing the oil in your boat. Just like cars, boats need to have their oil changed. Four-stroke outboards, inboards and stern drive boats require regular oil changes. The frequency will vary by model but a good rule of thumb is to change the oil every 100 hours of operation or once a year. Unfortunately, there aren't any quick change oil shops for boats, so you either have to change your boat’s oil

Don't Kick That Can, Turn It Upside Down

Hope It's Not A Turn for the Worst

Hope It's Not A Turn for the Worst

You notice an excessive amount of water intrusion in the stern area of your inboard vessel, so you have the boat hauled for an out-of-the-water inspection. Lift a rudder on your vessel to determine end play. Rock it port to starboard to determine side play. It will move a little, but excessive movement presages sinking. Not something that anyone of us wants to experience, so it's probably time to repack the rudder seal. If your boat is experiencing excessive amounts of wate

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Mariner Services, Inc. is here to help you with your boating questions. If you have any maintenance questions, please feel free to submit them on our "Contact" page. We may feature your question on our Maintenance Monday.

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