August 2013 Steering System Woes By Chris Mapp What do you do when the you turn the steering wheel and the boat does not respond? This article applies... Read More
July 2013 No End to Ethanol Problems By Chris Mapp We see more maintenance and reliability issues for fishermen and recreational boaters arising from ethanol-blend gasoline than any other source.... Read More
June 2013 Boat Maintenance Tips June '13 By Chris Mapp We see quite a few wheel bearing failures on boat trailer axles. There are times when you can pull into... Read More
May 2013 Saltwater Corrosion – Under the Cowling By Chris Mapp The past few months have brought us several cases of severe saltwater corrosion damage that occurred under outboard engine cowlings.... Read More
April 2013 Preventing Lower Unit Gearcase Failure By Chris Mapp We have seen quite a few lower unit gearcase failures in recent months and the majority of these could have... Read More
March 2013 Are You Ready to Start a New Season? By Chris Mapp Summer boating and fishing will be in full swing before you know it and this is a great time to... Read More
February 2013 How Important is Fuel Quality? By Chris Mapp I have mentioned fuel quality in previous articles, mostly in ethanol discussions; clogged filters, carburetors, fuel injection systems, etc. It... Read More
January 2013 Boat Maintenance Tips January '13 By Chris Mapp What a great fishing season we had in 2012 and now we are doing much needed winter/off-season services and repairs... Read More
December 2012 Keeping Up with Your Boat’s Accessories By Chris Mapp As an Authorized Service Center for Johnson Outdoors Minn Kota Trolling Motors, Talon Shallow Water Anchor System, and Cannon Downrigger... Read More
November 2012 Preparing for Long-term Storage By Chris Mapp November is a great time of year to spend time on the water, the fishing can be great when the... Read More