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Boating Guides, Ownership & Maintenance
Ethanol, fuel storage and the repairs they cause
More boat repairs trace back to fuel than any other single cause. Learn what manufacturers permit, exclude and how to store fuel through a Texas winter....
Boating Guides, Ownership & Maintenance
Doing your own maintenance without losing your warranty
You are allowed to work on your own boat. What you are not allowed to do is show up with no proof. Here is how to stay covered. diy-maintenance-without-losing-…...
Boating Guides, Ownership & Maintenance
What your engine warranty actually covers
Three manufacturers, three different structures. Here is what each one actually promises, where they differ and the conditions every one of them attaches....
Boating Guides, Ownership & Maintenance
The 20 hour break in service
It is the least expensive service your engine will ever need and the one most often skipped. Here is what it actually does and why the timing is not flexible....
Boating Guides, Ownership & Maintenance
What actually happens at a 100 hour service
Owners often assume the annual service is oil and a wash. Here is the full scope of work, and why the inspection items matter more than the parts....
Boating Guides, Ownership & Maintenance, Safety & Regulations
End-of-Summer Deep Clean: Reset Your Boat for Fall Weekends
Reset your boat for fall with a deep-clean routine for vinyl, flooring, storage compartments, hardware and moisture control after a busy summer....