Archive for the ‘General Boating & Maintenance Tips’ Category


Buying the Right Boat for Your Needs

Buying a boat is a big purchase. You can spend literally your life savings on one if you choose not to finance it. This is why it is so important that you make the right choices. Even more important is understanding the type of boat you want. alternatively, if you have a purpose other than […]

Prevent Winter Engine Damage & Other Tips

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again – taking care of your boat properly during the winter months is worth the time and effort you put into doing so to prevent costly repairs. Here are a few more tips on how to do so the right way. Battery Life While a great many […]

Stopping Hypothermia on a Winter Boating Adventure

We cannot overstate just how important it is for you to stay safe during a wintertime excursion on your boat or yacht. If you own a boat and intend to use it during the winter months, then you need to understand that while cold weather boating is fun, it is also dangerous. What’s more is […]

Boat Anchor Selection 101

When doing boat maintenance, a lot of thought often goes into the marine engine. However, there is a lot that should go into anchor selection as well. The anchor is one of the most important of all marine parts because it can help to keep you and your mates safe. The best idea when selecting […]

Winterize Your Boat the Right Way

You probably paid as much, if not more, for your boat than you did you car, so why wouldn’t you want to do everything you can to protect it? If you live in an area of the U.S. in which winter is as cold as your freezer, then you’ll definitely want to know everything you […]

How to Winterize a Volvo Penta 5.0 GL Marine Engine

Question: How do I winterize my boat that is equipped with the Volvo Penta 5.0 GL Marine Engine? I’ve heard that I can just drain the engine and manifolds but don’t need to do anything else. Is this correct? Answer: While draining the engine and exhaust are important aspects of the winterization procedure they certainly aren’t the […]

Boat Trailer Parts and Accessories – How to Replace a Boat Trailer Hub

Step by Step video instructions illustrating how to replace a leaky oil filled hub on a boat trailer. Watch Video

How to Align Your Mercruiser Sterndrive

This short video illustrates the importance of proper sterndrive alignment, and exactly how to align your sterndrive. The video also illustrates the the damage that can be experienced if the drive is not aligned properly.     Link to Special Tools……Special Tools

Marine Parts & Boat Covers

Just a few years ago, when it came to finding your Marine Parts including Canvas Boat Covers, you had two choices: Have a local canvas shop create a custom cover or buy a universal-fit cover. Today, you actually have a third choice. A number of Internet sites and other retailers offer ready-made covers for many […]

Winterization on a 2006 Model Volvo Penta 5.7L GXi

Check out this video demonstrating how to fully WINTERIZE your Volvo Penta 5.7L GXi Marine Engine and SX Sterndrive. Volvo Penta Winterization



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