Saturday, August 25, 2012
How do you know if your propellers are correct for the way you use your vessel? Ever wonder how a boat manufacturer KNOWS which propeller to put on a vessel or do you know if there is more than one size or pitch is available? Can a repaired propeller be made as good or maybe even better than before it was ‘massaged?' GoodWednesday, August 8, 2012
I’d like to make you aware of the fuel that eventually we will all need to some extent this season. The State and Federal governments and the EPA are changing the fuels we are going to need and with that the demands our power plants have to contend with. This issue of mixed or blended fuels with renewable energy — aka ethanolMonday, March 5, 2012
With the political climate and financial outlook the way it is, and three, four or five years of the same “jobs on the increase, economy slow but steadily improving” statement, just where does this put the boat owner? How does a Captain plan HIS/HER precious time and monies for their favorite pass time? Is this gloom andFriday, November 11, 2011
Are you tired of having problems with your vessel acting differently every time your boat propellers are worked on? Do your throttle cables end up misaligned when you finally synchronize the engine RPM’s? Do you have to put more fuel consistently in one tank than the other? Do your diesel motors smoke or overheat? Is there aWednesday, August 24, 2011
Ever wonder why the boat runs like a banshee sometimes and can’t get out of its way at others??? Here are some reasons commonly overlooked: The warmer it is, the less oxygen available for combustion. Added weight from a tender or Jet Ski on the swim platform. New canvas or bridge enclosure. UpgradingSunday, July 3, 2011
Do you remember your first boating experience? Maybe it was with your parent(s) on a camping or fishing trip or weekend, or possibly a friend that needed an extra person to water ski or tube, or a dinner excursion to a lakeside tavern, maybe even a trip to the Islands or Boblo??? The important thing is that boating, no matter theTuesday, May 17, 2011
I recently read an article, written quite a while ago, about 27 ways to save fuel and lower fuel costs while boating. If you have owned a boat you also know fuel costs typically are NOT the most expensive things to pay for, but definitely an area we need to address. Some of the "tips" include: Shed any extra gear for usage thatSunday, March 13, 2011
After record snowfalls and deep freezes over most of the United States,the ground hog predicts Spring will happen in six weeks!! I'll bet he is tiredof winter..... maybe he has boat fever and is looking forward to sunshine and blueskies. With optimism on the upswing and actually seeing thethermometer hit 35 degrees I do believe it isSunday, January 23, 2011
Customers often ask: "What is the BEST propeller for my boat?"; "Which propeller is recommended from the builder? "or "How do I know IF I'm propped properly?" and they are all very good questions and each have to do with the other. Let's start with what the OEM recommends and how they determine what's correct. The manufacturer isSunday, November 7, 2010
Are you tired of your vessel acting differently after every time your boat propellers are worked on? Do your throttle cables end up misaligned when you finally synchronize the engine RPM's? Do you consistently have to put more fuel in one tank than the other? Do your diesel motors smoke or overheat? Is there a vibration that seems
