Marine Engine Mounts have come a long way from the days when an engine was welded or bolted directly to the engine bed or stringer. When this was a common practice, the engines were huge, heavy, low rpm engines. These engines were so heavy and slow turning they absorbed whatever vibration that might have been [...]

When replacing your Power Tilt and Trim Motor, first identify what type of Power Tilt and Trim Motor and Pump you have in your boat. There are two basic types of power Trim and Tilt Systems being used in the recreational Boating industry regardless of weather you have an Outboard, Inboard or a Sterndrive.

According to the USCG, in 2009, there were 5 deaths, approx. 130 injuries and over $12,557,513 in damages from boat related fires in the United States. Fires can spread rapidly on a vessel and it is always best to be prepared for any fire-related situation.

Why Choose C Map MAX Charts?
C MAP (C-Map by Jeppesen Marine) vector-based charts offer unrivaled navigational detail and are compatible with most brands of chart plotters and PC-based navigation systems.

Bayliner Boats have been lining the shores and waterways in America for more than 60 years. With so many Bayliner boat makes and models out there, boaters need a simple way to find the correct equipment and supplies for the upkeep of their Bayliners. Taylor Made Products, a boat cover manufacturer, offers storage and trailering covers [...]

The sea can be a bountiful smorgasbord of edible delights, a banquet of fish, shellfish, bivalves as well as fresh local produce. Food cooked while on a boat just tastes better! Cooking at sea is very different however from a shore-side kitchen and there are safety guidelines that are necessary when cooking on a boat. [...]

People are often perplexed when trying to replace their starter, distributor, camshaft and or engine oil seals and the parts are specified by engine rotation. Rotation is always determined by looking at the flywheel end of an inboard engine. The flywheel of a standard rotation engine turns left, or counter-clockwise, when viewed from the flywheel. [...]

One of the prime needs of your vessel’s internal combustion engine(s) is clean fuel. On many boats, an effective Fuel Filtration System is often overlooked when the boat is manufactured. With today’s fuel injected gasoline powered boats, fuel quality must be almost pristine to avoid problems with these engines. Contaminated fuel can cause the myriad [...]

Zinc anodes are inexpensive to replace, but can be very costly if ignored. Failure to change engine zincs can cause catastrophic effects by introducing saltwater to your engine cooling system, or worse, into the transmission via the Oil Cooling Heat Exchanger…

If the starter motor on your boat’s gasoline powered engine goes bad, where will you purchase a replacement? If you’re a prudent boater, you’ll go right to your marine parts store to buy one. There are lots of good parts outlets around. Some may be near you and many can be found online. Here’s why you want to use an approved marine grade starter.