Riding a wakeboard is easy to start but hard to master. A few simple steps will have you out and riding in no time. Preparation It is easy to distinguish between a wakeboard suitable for beginners or a wakeboard for advanced users. As a beginner you will want to purchase a wakeboard that has tips on both […]

Small businesses are collaborating on a grassroots level with online powerhouses eBay, PayPal, StubHub and other eBay Inc. communities to learn about and respond to public policy, such as the Marketplace Fairness Act (S.336/H.R. 684). The virtual headquarters of the initiative, www.ebaymainstreet.com, is where businesses are coming together to determine how daily net-based commerce could […]

  Another year and another Spring arrives while welcoming in the onset of #Ethanol induced problems not only for anyone engaged in a Marine service related business, but also for every single boat owner. The particular instance we experienced this week is such a good example of the detrimental effect of ethanol on Inboard Marine […]

  So your Mercury Outboard is experiencing the common problem of the alarm beeping 4 times every 2 minutes. The oil level is full and you replaced the oil level switch but the problem will not go away? This video will show you what causes this problem, and how it can easily be corrected. To […]

There’s nothing like zipping across the water at 60 Mph with the sun in your face and the wind in your hair. You own the lake when you’re on top of that Sea-Doo. You don’t miss the cold weather at all – you’ve got your “Croakies” on and you’re strutting on down to the dock. […]

by Andy Logan “There are severe limits to the good that the government can do for the economy, but there are almost no limits to the harm it can do.”  Milton Friedman 1912 Nobel laureate On May 6, 2013, the Senate voted 69-27 to approve the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013 (S. 743). Aside from […]

When boat propellers get damaged, you always wonder the same thing – should you replace it or can you save money by repairing it. Oftentimes propellers can be salvaged, but you should always be wary and make sure it’s repair worthy. An improperly repaired propeller can be ineffective and even dangerous when reinstalled. Even propellers […]

Whether your boat for business or pleasure, the US Coast Guard recommends a yearly free Vessel Safety Check. The check takes the Vessel Examiner 30-45 minutes and covers all necessary bases to ensure your boat meets all federal and state regulations. By undergoing the free procedure, boat owners avoid fines and unforeseen mishaps on the […]

Oklahoma is usually not considered a coastal state. Anyone who calls Oklahoma “land locked” must not be aware of the over 200 lakes in the state where scores of tourists and natives go boating, swimming, fishing, and more each year. One of the most important bodies of water that makes Oklahoma a hub for water […]

As you prepare your boat for spring and summer, you may come across several issues and Performance Product Technologies is here to help. Among the projects that come up during your de-winterization process may be a new paint job. Winter storage coupled with years of weathering can wear down your boat’s paint layer by layer, […]