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De-Icers
A De-Icer works by moving warmer water from the bottom of a body of water up to the surface. They can easily be mounted by rope suspension, or by various dock mounts made to fit a specific brand. The main purpose of a De-Icer is to prevent ice damage to your dock or for wet storage of...
Yamaha and other engine manufacturers offer popular four-cylinder four-stroke outboards that are used in a wide range of single and multiple engine installation applications, in both fresh and saltwater. From pontoons to center consoles, bass boats to work skiffs and even water taxis, they are...
If you store your boat out of doors for the off season (aka "Winter") there are various ways to help protect your significant investment. You could just leave your boat cover on it but if you're in snow country, the snow and accumulating ice will probably destroy your cover just before it moves...
The weather is getting cooler, and most of us will soon have to give up our time on the water. But just because you aren't shredding on your favorite wakeboard doesn't mean there's nothing to do until next spring. In fact, practicing some off-water training strategies is the best way to assure a...
Sadly, the long days of summer are coming to an end and that means it's time to get your beloved boat ready for the cold weather ahead. We know it's much more fun to ride the waves and bask in the sun than getting your cruiser ready for storage, but properly preparing your boat for the off...
The introduction of ethanol into the U.S. gasoline supply was the result of an EPA regulation called the Renewable Fuel Standard, and it caused a lot of costly headaches for boaters at the 10 percent level. Now, the EPA is doubling down under intense pressure from the agri-industry's ethanol...
The days are getting shorter, and the air and water temperatures are beginning to fall, but that doesn't mean you have to give up your wakeboarding just yet. Pull out that wetsuit (or get a new one), work on both basic techniques and new tricks, and test some new equipment. This will maximize...
Big or small if you're a boat owner there's something that you will need... maintenance and more importantly preventive maintenance before, during and after the boating season!
Quick Boating Check List:
1. To protect your boat against the wear and tear of weather and the sun, I suggest...
With few exceptions, every boat will reach a point in time where its engines are simply too exhausted or outdated to run safely and reliably. Whether by high hours or catastrophic failure, many boaters find themselves facing the expensive cost of considering a new boat. In some cases, starting...
The largest source of trouble with marine engines these days lies with the fuel and fuel system. Paying regular attention to both can help prevent major headaches down the road.
What is ethanol and why is it so bad for marine engines?
Ethanol has been added to the majority of today's...
No matter which tow sports you enjoy (wakeboarding, water skiing, kneeboarding or barefooting), a boat driver who understands your needs as a rider or water skier plays a major role in your fun and success on the water. A great driver does much more than hold the wheel and adjust the throttle...