Monday, December 2, 2024
10 Steps to Keep a Sterndrive Engine Running Longer Most owners of sterndrive and inboard gas engines assume that these engines will keep on running for pretty much as long as their car engine – after all, aren’t they derived from the same blocks? Unfortunately, that’s usually not the case, and they are a lot moreWednesday, September 14, 2022
A version of this article appeared in the Fall (September/October) 2022 of Great Lakes Scuttlebutt magazine. With the arrival of fall, our thoughts turn to football and apple cider, but before we forget about our boats, let's make certain we check it out very well and ensure we are ready to go at the first signs of warm weather inFriday, February 25, 2022
Follow these 5 midwinter checkup tips for boat owners
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Great Lakes Boat Top gives us some tips for preparing your boat for the harsh winter season. Avoid unnecessary repair bills this spring with these helpful tips.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Keep your boat safe from the damage that winter can bring to it with Kasco De-icers. Learn how they work and why you need to protect your boat from the damage ice brings.
Sunday, August 29, 2021
Our writer, Dan Armitage, gives us some great winterization tips for the upcoming off-season. Make sure your boat is ready & save some $$ too!
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Sacrificial anodes matter in freshwater too. Find out why with this article by our writer Dan Armitage.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Although the winter blues may have us down, there is still a lot to learn about boating in our downtime! Take marine drives for example, and get into the know about them and more with this article from Henry H. Smith.
Friday, January 1, 2021
For boaters in the Great Lakes region, there are two seasons: boating season and not-yet-boating season. Whether your boat is floating on the water or hibernating under shrinkwrap, she’s a major commitment that needs your tender loving care year-round. The memories she’ll bring are priceless. January: Think about summerSaturday, November 21, 2020
The SpeedGuard Hybrid Ceramic Marine protectant and surface enhancer is engineered and manufactured in the U.S.A. by the ToughGuard Nano Coatings company located in Beaverton, Oregon. This unique hybrid coating is engineered with a combination of organic and inorganic components and delivers a hard yet flexible coating designed to
