Is There A Coat Hanger Handy?
Boating Tip of the Day: A wire coat hanger can save the day. Bend it into a hook and you can retrieve that wedding ring that fell...
Are Your Sea Strainers Clean?
If you've got an inboard powered boat, a generator or air conditioning system on board, be sure to check your sea strainers for debris....
7 Deadly Sins of Maintenance
It's "Maintenance Monday" and today we're addressing the 7 Deadly Sins of vessel maintenance: #1 Deadly sin is “Procrastination and...
The Belt Broke
You probably won't hear the sound of a drive belt breaking over the general engine noise, but you will know something's wrong when your...
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,...
Check Your Propellers Before You Leave
It's "Maintenance Monday", and today we're talking about your boat's propeller(s). If you have an outboard or stern drive boat you...
Check Your Fuel Cap
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...
How Often Should You Change Your Oil
It's "Maintenance Monday" and today we're addressing oil changes in all marine engines, excluding two-stroke outboard motors. Just like...
Marine Battery Care
It's "Maintenance Monday" and today we're talking marine battery care. Often neglected, your boat's batteries are vital to an enjoyable...
Check Your Docklines
It's "Maintenance Monday", and today we're talking about an often neglected, but highly important and necessary part of an enjoyable day...
