Boat Battery Cables
It's "Maintenance Monday", and today we're talking about your boat's battery cables. Most of our boats in Southwest Florida are 100%...
Ding-a-Ling
Your boat's prop(s) turn at thousands of rpm. Even small dings damage gears and hurt performance. You might (carefully) apply two...
Make Sure You Seal the Deal
All gasketed surfaces are suspect on your vessel's engine and propulsion system. Eyeball your engine’s mating surfaces for signs of...
Don't Get Shafted! -
We had to share this photo of what we found yesterday on a Client annual haul-out. There was a serious vibration on the starboard side,...
A Fuel System Primer
A Fuel System Primer A primer bulb should remain firm when the engine is running and drawing fuel. If it doesn’t, and after checking for...
Happy New Year
Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and Happy New Year!
You Think Your Wife Or Girlfriend Is Hot, But Hopefully Your Outboard Isn't
Check your outboard's raw water outflow every now and then as part of your pre-launch checklist. An outboard’s telltale stream shouldn’t...
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...
