July 2023 Summertime Demand By Chris Mapp Summer is in full swing and boat services are in high demand! My goal in writing this month is to... Read More
June 2023 The Outboard Motor World Is Changing By Chris Mapp Over the last few years we have seen a shift in parts availability for all outboards, and even though that... Read More
May 2023 Ins and Outs of Boat Insurance – Advocating for Owners By Chris Mapp What do you do when your engine is still under the manufacturer's warranty, and after experiencing a covered failure, your... Read More
April 2023 Consequences of Running (Too) Shallow By Chris Mapp There seems to be an increasing tendency to accomplish ever-shallower takeoffs, and also to plane at the lowest possible speed... Read More
March 2023 New Knowledge: Jackplate Hydraulic Pressure Adjustment By Chris Mapp There are many good outboard motor jackplates on the market and the all-in-one units are the more efficient to install.... Read More
February 2023 The Professional Annual Service – What to Expect By Chris Mapp Annual service for an outboard motor in recreational use is generally based on an average rate of 100 engine hours... Read More
January 2023 Advances in Boat Trailer Materials and Technology By Chris Mapp Boat trailers have come a long way. What started off with round axles, and more recently galvanized square tubing, to... Read More
December 2022 Little Known Raptor and Power-Pole Facts By Chris Mapp As a service provider for Minnkota and Power-Pole products, we see a variety of technical issues with both brands. If... Read More
November 2022 The Truth About Ethanol and Non-Ethanol Gasoline By Chris Mapp Is it OK to run non-ethanol gasoline in my boat when it is available? The simple answer is yes, your... Read More
October 2022 Boat Trailer Maintenance Beyond The Obvious By Chris Mapp Over the last six weeks we have seen a flurry of boat trailer repairs, more than we’ve experienced in quite... Read More