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Boater's Log Vol. 5, No. 3

Are You Slip Saavy?

If you keep your boat in the water, these simple steps can help prevent engine damage and save you money

05/13/2013

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Boater's Log Vol. 5, No. 2

Freshwater Flushing Adds Years to the Life of an Outboard

Most of us take good care of our marine equipment. We wash and wax our boats and outboards, change the oil and oil filter regularly, and replace the fuel filters, but what about your outboard’s cooling system. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked in a maintenance regimen.  

04/12/2013

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Boater's Log - Vol. 5, No. 1

Anglers Building Habitat

It has long been recognized that sunken ships and natural hard bottom areas are home to all manner of sea life, including recreationally popular gamefish. Anglers who discover such oases on the ocean bottom keep the “numbers” as secret as they would the combination to their safe deposit box. They also understand the value of creating habitats where no such structures currently exist in order to improve and encourage the growth of marine ecosystems. Welcome to the world of artificial reefs. 

03/11/2013

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Boater's Log Vol. 4, No. 13

Hurricane Sandy: Lessons Learned

Are You Prepared for the Next Major Storm? 

She came in the middle of the night at high tide on a full moon packing high winds and pushing an unprecedented wall of water ahead of her. Hurricane Sandy was the most storm to hit the Northeast coast in recorded history, claiming over 75 lives and destroying thousands of houses and businesses. The massive flooding compounded by wind damage to the power grid left tens of millions of people in the dark, and 20 days after the storm, there were still tens of thousands of homes in New York and New Jersey without power.  

12/03/2012

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Boater's Log Vol. 4, No. 12

Making the Grade

Earning NMMA® FC-W® Oil Certification

By now, you’re probably aware that automotive lubricants aren’t adequate for use in your four-stroke outboard, and that you should look for marine-grade oils displaying the National Marine Manufacturers Association® (NMMA®) FC-W® (Four-Stroke Cycle, Water-Cooled Gasoline Engine Lubricant) certification label.

Have you ever considered what that FC-W® rating really means? We wanted to know, and our findings gave us a new appreciation for all the behind-the-scenes work necessary to prove an oil is worthy of the FC-W® approval. 

09/10/2012

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Boater's Log Vol 4, No. 11

A Key to Safe Navigation

From their inception, electronic navigational devices capable of providing accurate positional information on a real-time basis have proven to be a major benefit to military and commercial vessels.

08/06/2012

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Boater’s Log Vol 4, No. 10

Realities of Family Boating

Kids on Board Add a New Dimension to Going for a Boat Ride

Spending time on the water with the entire family is a great way to embrace the sport of boating. However, seldom do we discuss the details of what it means to pack up the family (and/or friends) for a safe and enjoyable aquatic excursion. There are a few things you must remember before you embark on a boat outing with a group of any size.

07/16/2012

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The Boater’s Log Vol 4, No. 6

Installing a Portable Outboard

Portable Outboard Installation

Quick, Easy, and Nearly Fool-Proof – You Can Handle This One

Small outboards – less than about 20 hp – are super simple to install, especially if the outboard is a tiller-steer, pull-start model.

These are general guidelines; please refer to the engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for instructions specific to your outboard.

In the Middle

05/03/2012

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The Boater’s Log Vol 4, No. 5

Getting Stuck - A Look at Ground Tackle for Outboard Boats

Ground tackle

“Getting stuck” isn’t usually a welcome boating term unless you are anchoring your boat. Unfortunately, too many boaters are unfamiliar with anchoring systems, how to select the right components and how to deploy them correctly. The anchor serves a variety of functions when boating and fishing, but your anchor can also be a safety item of last resort should you find yourself without power with the wind blowing your boat ashore, or on a river being swept away into whatever lies around the next bend. Needless to say, it’s important to be prepared with the right ground tackle. 

04/11/2012

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Boater's Log Vol 2, No. 3

Hot Topic: How to Keep Your Engine Running Cool

Engine cooling

Hot Topic

Outboard Overheating Frequently Fatal to Engine One thousand one, one thousand two, one thousand three … an overheated outboard can go from fine to fried in a matter of seconds … the silence when a hot engine stops running can be a sobering and expensive experience.

Cool It

The major components of an outboard's cooling system are:

03/30/2012

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