Over time, bottom paint builds up. Layers accumulate, performance declines, and compatibility issues can arise when switching paint types. Eventually, most boat owners reach the same decision point: d
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Removing Old Bottom Paint: Sanding vs Stripping (and When to Do Each)
Feb 26th 2026
How Often Should You Replace a Volvo Penta Impeller? (Complete Maintenance Guide)
Feb 25th 2026
How Often Should You Replace a Volvo Penta Impeller?
The impeller inside your Volvo Penta raw water pump plays a critical role in engine cooling. While small and inexpensive compared to other componen
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How Much Boat Paint Do I Need? Coverage Estimates by Boat Length (Plus Waste Factors)
Feb 23rd 2026
Estimating how much boat paint you need can be surprisingly tricky. But too little and you risk mismatched batches or rushed mid-project reorders. Buy too much and you’re left with expensive lef
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Boat Propeller Basics: Pitch, Diameter, Blades & How They Affect Performance
Feb 20th 2026
A boat’s propeller plays a major role in how it accelerates, handles, and protects the engine over time. Small differences in propeller design can change how quickly a boat gets on plane, how ha
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