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...
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...
Don't Kick That Can, Turn It Upside Down
Dreading the stirring process of a can of bottom paint, knowing that you've got to get that sludge on the bottom of the can mixed...
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...
Keep That Boat Clean!
The first and most basic maintenance task is to wash your boat regularly. If you boat in saltwater, which so many of us do in Southwest...
Windlass Issues
We encounter large numbers of windlasses that don't work, particularly from seasonal residents that have had their vessel sitting idle...
Deck Drain Clogs and Leaks
It's "Maintenance Monday", and today we're talking about deck drain clogs and leaks. With the popularity of express style cruisers these...
Huh? I Can't Hear You
Sound signaling on the water is important, especially in restricted visibility. Use and test your vessel's horn on a regular basis. One...
Belt Maintenance
Perusal by Removal We occasionally get calls from vessel owners that start like this: "I've got an engine noise that’s driving me crazy!...
Stain Pain
Even stainless steel fasteners corrode in a wet, oxygen-starved environment such as our Southwest Florida region. It’s called crevice...
