Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Time 15 mins Tools Needle nose pliers Prop wrench or socket set Block of wood Razor knife Flashlight Difficulty Easy Materials Prop Cotter pin Grease Rags Disposable gloves Cost Depends on prop (ours cost about $250) There may be lots of different reasons why you might want to change out the prop on your outboard or sterndrive.Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Between needle holes, stretching due to wind and constant exposure to the weather, fabric seams will eventually leak. It's easy to fix this problem with Iosso Seam Sealer. Easily applied, it creates an invisible barrier that seals-out water on boat and RV covers, biminis, awnings, tents, umbrellas and other outdoor gear. Iosso SeamTuesday, August 4, 2020
So now that you have figured out the best boat for your specific interest and needs, how do you know if you have the best propeller for your application? Your new boat will typically be equipped with the right propeller… for general use… by the average user. This starting point is necessary to provide the best overallSaturday, July 25, 2020
We’ve all seen this… an angler gets his reel snarled with a tangle of fishing line. He cuts it all off, throws it in the lake, and re-strings his reel. Seems harmless enough, right? After all, that mess just sinks to the bottom, and never bothers anyone. Wrong. First, monofilament fishing line doesn’t sink; atThursday, July 16, 2020
With summer boating season in full swing, it’s now common to see recreational boats being filled up at gas stations across the country. However, making sure the right fuel gets in the boat’s tank isn’t always assured: 54% of consumers in a recent Harris Poll believed that the small orange E15 fuel warning label on aMonday, July 13, 2020
In late 1974, an industrial equipment salesman named Phil from Bloomington, MN, decided to move his family to Northern Minnesota. Being familiar with Leech Lake, which is famous for walleye and muskie fishing, that was his destination of choice. With four sons who loved the outdoors and a somewhat doubtful wife, they purchased GrandTuesday, May 19, 2020
Your boat’s drive unit (lower unit, gearcase, foot, etc.) is a critical component. Without it, your boat doesn’t go. While maintenance may seem easy, there’s a lot to check when servicing your engine’s gearcase. If you’re not mechanically inclined, it’s best to have your dealer do the job. A simpleMonday, May 18, 2020
The marine environment is one of the harshest on the planet, demanding respect and attention to detail. Often, mechanical failure of any type while underway is more than “bad,” but failure of your steering chain or wire could be especially bad. To prevent such a catastrophe, annual maintenance—or more often dependingThursday, May 14, 2020
Propspeed, leading innovator of underwater coatings, announced today that it has partnered with MJM Yachts. Under the terms of the agreement, Propspeed will be the standard foul-release coating for all MJM Yachts’ underwater running gear such as propellers, shafts, struts, rudders, trim tabs and through-hull fittings.Friday, April 24, 2020
For recreational boaters who are staying off the water during the coronavirus pandemic, there’s certainly more free time during what should be the busy spring launch season. So if boaters can’t get to their boats, what are they to do? Here are eight ways from Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) to keep
