Celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Month
October has been declared National Hunting and Fishing Month by US. Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke. Zinke is a proponent of hunting and fishing and looks to expand these activities in our National Parks. He notes in an article on the Kansas Wildlife Federation Website, that hunters and anglers play a huge part in conservation […]
The best oil for your Mercury Outboard
Motor oil for 2 and 4 stroke engines is readily available at discount stores or automotive stores. The price is slightly cheaper than the OEM boat engine oil so we often get the question: “Can I safely use aftermarket or generic oil in my outboard motor?” Always use Brand Name OEM Oil for your motor. The […]
Outboard Engine Care
So you own a Mercury outboard but just haven’t quite kept up on maintenance. Perhaps you have no idea where you stored the owners manual and are just crossing your fingers that you haven’t forgot any major maintenance items. For anyone who can identify with the above, this article with outboard boat engine care tips […]
Which work best? OEM or Generic Fuel Lines
Our phone rings continuously with about boat motors not running properly. At times, we try to help our customers trouble shoot the problem over the phone. No sense in bringing a boat in for service if the answer is a quick solution that the owner can handle. So, when discussing the poor performance complaints, popular […]
Checklist for Boat Maintenance Tips
Spring is finally here and the sun and warm temperatures are not far behind. Soon you will want to be out enjoying the sunshine and what better way to do it than getting out on the water? Before you make your first trip to the lake this year, it’s a good idea to make sure […]
Boat Maintenance Tips
The calendar says it’s almost spring even though all the clouds and rain make it feel like a distant dream. As we are just entering the month of April, its time to get your boat out of storage and begin your spring boat maintenance. So the question is: where to start? First, ask yourself if […]
Duck Season!
Judging by the huge quantity of duck boats we have in our repair shop for tune ups right now, it seems that duck season is upon us. Learn some boat repair tips below. To be sure your first duck hunting trip this year goes smoothly, we highly suggest your outboard motor is running in top […]
OEM vs Generic Fuel Lines
We receive numerous phone calls each day about boat motors not running properly. Often times we try to help our customers troubleshoot the boat fuel line problems over the phone if possible. No sense in bringing a boat in for service if the answer is a quick solution that the owner can handle.So, when discussing the […]
Which Outboard Motor Oil Is Best?
2 and 4 stroke motor oil is readily available at discount stores or automotive stores. The price is slightly cheaper than the OEM boat engine oil so we often get the question: “Can I safely use the aftermarket or generic oil in my outboard motor?” The bottom line answer is: You get what you pay for.The […]
Is your Boat Ready?
Spring is officially here & it’s time to think about dusting that boat off and getting it in top running shape. The warm weather will be here soon & you want to be ready so you don’t miss a minute out on the water. Here are some tips on things to check before taking your […]
