Boater's Blog

Finding your boat engine serial number is one of the most important steps you can take before ordering replacement parts, performing maintenance or requesting service information. Marine engines that … read more

The first warm weekend of spring can make it tempting to uncover the boat, turn the key, and head directly to the ramp. De-winterizing a boat should be more deliberate. Cooling hoses and drain plugs m … read more

A marine battery can lose charge all winter even when the boat never leaves its trailer. Clocks, stereos, bilge-pump circuits, battery monitors, and other small electrical loads can continue drawing p … read more

Choosing the best antifreeze for winterizing a boat is not as simple as buying the jug with the lowest temperature printed on the label. The right product depends on what you are protecting, how cold … read more