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Outboard Jack Plates, Everything You Need To Know!
There are many terms in the boating industry and some might not be so common. If you have heard the term "jack plate" you might be wondering what exactly is a jack plate. Outboard Jack Plates, Everything You Need To

The Best Guide To Learn How To Dock Your Boat Safely!
Have you ever come across one of the many boat docking fail videos on YouTube? Or been at the boat ramp and watched a disaster unfold before your eyes? If you have, you probably wondered to yourself, how do I

What’s The Difference Between Boat Trim Tabs & Tilt & Trim?
Sometimes all of the different terms that are used in the marine industry and in the boating community in general. It can get a little confusing and overloading. We get the question quite a bit. What's The Difference Between Boat

What Is An Outboard Lanyard, Kill Switch, Or Kill Cord?
One thing that every single outboard engine set up has in the rigging, is a lanyard. Whether it is called a kill switch, kill cord, pull cord, lanyard, or any other name. The main issue is what is it, and

How To Tie Up A Boat! Don’t Wake Up With it Underwater!
Have you ever saw someone with a sunken boat at their dock? If you have, you are probably wondering how you can avoid that happening to you! Knowing how to tie up your boat is crucial in making sure that

How To Rent A Boat: Don’t Get Taken To The Cleaners! Know This!
Have you ever been on vacation or wanted to get out on the water on a Holiday weekend? But you weren't sure whether renting a boat was a good idea? Renting a boat can be an easy and smooth process,

What Is Tilt Trim On A Boat? What’s The Difference?
Power tilt and trim, are you using the trim when you run your boat? Are you trimming up, do you tilt your engine up out of the water, do you tilt it when you trailer it? Have you wondered what's

How To Get More Hours Out Of Your Outboard With Less Break Downs!
Owning a boat can get expensive. Especially when it comes to having to pay for engine trouble or repowering our boat. Leaving us to wonder: How Could I Get More Hours Out Of My Outboard? Outboard engines will last longer

Why A Boat Pulls To The Right or Left: Fix It The Right Way!
Have you ever been on a smaller boat and let go of the steering wheel, just to have the whole boat start turning to the right or the left? It can be terrifying and extremely dangerous, leaving you wondering. Why

How To Make A Lower Unit Stand!
Changing the water pump impeller on a boat engine lower unit is key to a strong running engine. Dropping the lower unit and changing out the impeller, on the other hand, can get tricky! Especially if you have nowhere to
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