A good bottom job is hardly just slapping a coat of paint on. There is much prep to be done to the bottom and the related gear. We use a check list that we adhere to when we do a bottom to ensure that whomever is doing the job will provide the same level of [...]
The prop, in conjunction with your engine, is the muscle of your boat. It is amazing the amount of difference there is when a prop is conditioned properly. The prop is tuned for a combination of your hull, your engine and the displacement of the boat. In addition to the proper pitch, there must be [...]
Most of the larger boats that come into our marina for service have trim tabs. If you don’t have them on your boat, it would behoove you to find out why many manufacturers are installing them as options or even standard equipment.
One of the best investments you can make for comfort and safety as well as enhanced resale value is additional lighting. From the factory, most boats are inadequately lit for normal living. For very little money, you can make your cruising much more enjoyable.
The short answer to this question is no. People have used boats for centuries without them. But on the other hand, do you need electric lights - no, you don’t. There are alternatives, but if available, shouldn’t you use the best technology available.
One of the most frequently asked questions we get here at the marina is which is the right bottom paint to use. It is also one of the hardest to answer because the proper material to use depends on how you use your boat, where you keep your boat and what you expect to get [...]
The stuffing box is the last line of defense between the water and your engine room. It allows the shaft to be in two places at once - inside the boat and outside the boat - almost like magic!
