Repowering my Boat that has a Mercruiser 470 3.7L Engine
Customer Question:Â I have a 1980 19″ Glasply with an MCM 470 ser# and a Mercrusier sterndrive ser#. I’m looking to re-power and also replace the stern drive. What are my choices /options? I was thinking a 4.3L but then saw the 3.0L 4cyl and it would seem to fit the hull better.a Any help would […]
A Fishing Surprise for Australian Boater
When you take your boat out, you never know what the day has in store for you. Whether you’re relaxing on the water, having a boat part at the lake with friends, competing in water sports, or fishing for sport or leisure, adventure awaits when you are on a boat. Australian fisherman David Guillot learned this first […]
What Do Wakeboarders Do During the Winter?
Question: What do Wakeboarders do during the cold winter months? Answer: Snow Board. But the main thing is to point out is just how cool that truck is! I love it where the LED’s are blaring through the snow. I could go on and on…..
Last Summer’s Mercruiser 4.5L Engine Responds to Government Changes
Anticipating its engine supplier, GM Powertrain, dropping many of its affordable engines, Mercruiser designed its own 4.5 L engine. GM’S decision is due to federal fuel mileage standards that require automobiles to deliver an MPG of at least 54.5 by the year 2015. The auto industry has responded to this by adding technology that doesn’t add any […]
Boeing 929 Jetfoil
Do you get seasick when you go out in the boat? I’m not exactly sure what this is but it looks like a smooth ride across the water.
Tips for Going Fishing in the Winter
If you’re thinking about doing some winter fishing this year, here are a few ideas for how to make the experience easier and more enjoyable. Target Rocky Areas This is especially useful if you are fishing in freshwater lakes that aren’t very deep. If you go fishing on a sunny day in the winter, the sun […]
Get Your Boat Ready for Summer with Suzuki Outboards
Suzuki Outboards have been an industry leader in all aspects of boating for a very long time and last summer they improved on their excellent reputation by releasing a brand new line of 200 hp outboard motors. These inline four-cylinder powerhouses boast some impressive characteristics. For example, the DF200A offers a 10.3:1 compression ratio, EFI, and a […]
Winter Crab Fishing is In!
So it’s winter – you know what that means – time to go crab fishing! According to Recent News, “seafood fraud [is] a continuing problem in Maryland and across the nation….” Some examples of this include the mislabeling of seafood. One specific widespread mislabeled product is Atlantic blue crab meat. “Businesses are importing foreign crabmeat, […]
Wintertime Fishing
At the point when the temperature plunges and the days are at their most bleak, you can still take advantage of your love of fishing, even on the coldest of winter days. Here are a couple of things to consider and attempt next time you choose to overcome the elements: Fish have a tendency to get […]
How to Winterize Yamaha 4-stroke Outboards
It’s that time of the year again. Jack Frost is slowly creeping in and creating havoc all over the United States. Hopefully, you have already begun to winterize all your vehicles. Today, we are focusing on the right way to winterize your Yamaha Outboards, specifically the 4-stroke. It’s not nearly as hard as you’d think, and, […]