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Don't fill boats with E15 fuel from gas stations, Coast Guard warns
The fuel, which contains 15% ethanol, was authorized for the summer for use in cars. However, it's federally prohibited for vessel use becau
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HOW TO GET YOUR BOAT READY FOR SPRING
You may have prepped your boat for winter last year, but here are 14 tips to ensure this boating season will be trouble-free. You put...
Mar 21, 20226 min read
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Guard Against Disaster - Use Marine Parts
When shopping for replacement parts for your boat's engine, you may discover an annoying price difference between "marine" parts and common
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Marine Battery Care - What You Need To Know
Don't let the "maintenance-free" battery in your car lull you into complacency about the battery in your boat. Neglecting a marine...
Mar 9, 20221 min read
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SPRING BOAT COMMISSIONING
Finally, it's time to ready your boat for the upcoming season! But all may not be well, as the photos and firsthand experiences below...
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Recreational Boating vs. Gas Prices
Three dollars and sixty-nine cents for a gallon of gas. That was way back in August when the closing of America’s in-house oil industry...
Mar 7, 20221 min read
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Why Your Outboard Motor isn't Running at Full Power
You are not the only powerboat owner facing this issue, as it is a common problem that can happen for various reasons.
Feb 4, 20225 min read
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10 Most Common Boat Engine Problems
The questions and answers you need to troubleshoot your motor issues. You’ve seen the bumper sticker: A bad day of boating is better than...
Feb 1, 20228 min read
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The Top 8 Offseason Boat Projects
The Top 8 Offseason Boat Projects Offseason boat projects can be just the cure for the northern winter blues. The phrase “Stupid Winter....
Dec 21, 20214 min read
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BIG NEWS! We're now on Nextdoor.
BIG NEWS We're now on Nextdoor. For all our lovely customers to give us 💓 to let others know about our business. Let everyone know,...
Dec 10, 20211 min read
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Do I Need to Winterize My Boat? 5 Factors to Consider
As the term implies, winterizing a boat is the procedure completed for preparing a boat for long-term storage.
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Maintenance - Infrequently Used Engines
We all know how important it is to care for an outboard motor after use to ensure a long, reliable, and enjoyable experience with a boat...
Dec 6, 20212 min read
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Mercruiser Bravo Four S Forward-Facing Drive
Watersports fans celebrated as Mercury Marine launched its brand new Mercruiser Bravo Four S forward-facing drive with Smart Tow controls...
Nov 4, 20212 min read
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What Causes a Boat Motor to Lose Power
The question you can’t get out of your head after a frustrating day on the water—what causes a boat motor to lose power? We’re going to...
Nov 1, 20214 min read
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Mercruiser Serial Number FAQs
Members of the our community frequently ask us where to find their Mercruiser serial number. Like other Mercury engines, the serial...
Oct 25, 20212 min read
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How to Tell if Your Outboard Fuel Pump is Bad
If you’re having Yamaha or Mercury outboard fuel pump problems, you’re no doubt feeling frustrated. Maybe your engine is sputtering and...
Oct 22, 20215 min read
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Be Aware - 5 Common Yamaha F115 4-Stroke Problems
The Yamaha F115 is a great 4-stroke outboard motor which constantly receiving high marks for reliability, longevity, and performance....
Oct 18, 20216 min read
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5 Ways To Care for Your Boat During the Off Season
Summer is over, you've taken those last few excursions out on the water, and it's time to store your boat for the winter. But even though...
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Ethanol Gasoline in Outboard Engines
Why can using ethanol gasoline in outboard engines be a problem? After all, it runs well in cars and should be fine for marine outboards, ri
Oct 9, 20213 min read
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The Most Common Ways Your Yamaha Outboard Engine Will Break Down
Most Common Ways Your Yamaha Outboard Engine Will Break Down Have you noticed your Yamaha outboard motor not running at full power? Or,...
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