by Brian Jones | Boat Care & Maintenance!, Boat Repairing!, Educational
You got the boat packed with your gear and your best friends. When you go to start the engine, it simply clicks. Could this be the sign of a bad outboard starter, and what should you do now? As to not disappoint anyone, you want to figure out the problem – and fast....
by Brian Jones | Boat Care & Maintenance!, Boat Repairing!, Educational
Talk to other boaters and you will likely find out that many owners don’t know the first thing about the water pump, let alone how to tell when they have a bad outboard water pump! Yet, this vital component must be serviced regularly to maintain the longevity of...
by Brian Jones | Boat Care & Maintenance!, Boat Repairing!, Educational
On vessels with an outboard, it’s essential to keep debris free of the prop, as well as performing other vital maintenance. Otherwise, you could end up with a bad outboard lower unit. With three distinct sections of the outboard motor, it’s essential to determine when...
by Brian Jones | Boat Care & Maintenance!, Educational
Your outboard motor contains a lot of parts on it, some you probably understand and many you might not. Have you ever stopped and wondered what the regulator rectifier is in charge of? The regulator rectifier is in charge of not only regulating the voltage produced by...
by Aaron Hilligoss | Educational
With the New Years Resolutioners blasting New Year, New Me! It’s not surprising that no one sticks to their goals. We all have the problem with productivity, efficiency, motivation, and focus. Each and every one of us would like to be better in all of these...
by Aaron Hilligoss | Boat Care & Maintenance!, Boating Innovations & Education!, Educational, Introduction To Boating!
While working in the Marine Industry at a very busy marina. So many times I hear a very common question. Should I leave my engine up or down? Simply put, if you are leaving the boat in the water, leave it in the up position to avoid growth. If you are leaving it out...
