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Maintenance Matters: Winterization Fogging
Winterization of your boat’s motor is crucial to maintaining performance and eliminating problems come spring. Today’s fuel contains ethanol and impurities which can cause buildup and breakdown in fuel lines and cylinders. When the temperature drops and you will
Most gasoline contains ethanol, a powerful solvent, which attracts water. You can take steps to avoid performance issues, or even damage your outboard. I recommend installing a marine fuel/water separating filter. It removes debris from your fuel as small
Maintenance Matters- Lower Unit Care
As you can tell from the Lake Commandos television show, Steve fishes some pretty skinny water. And while he doesn’t fret about a little paint missing off my skeg, he does care a lot about lower unit care. The
Maintenance Matters- Power Tilt and Trim
Your outboard’s power tilt and trim unit uses hydrolics to change the angle of thrust for maximum performance from hole-shot, all the way through top end. Simple maintenance will keep the unit running trouble free. Periodically lube the tops