Boater's Blog

How to Install a Mercury Flo-Torq Propeller Whether you’re replacing a damaged propeller or installing a different pitch for your boat, taking the time to install your prop correctly is essentia … read more

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