When you leave a boat in seawater for even just a month, barnacles can begin to grow on your hull. If you leave your boat in all season, the hull could be covered in barnacles such as in the image above. So, before I get into how to prevent them, let’s talk about what barnacles …
When it comes to fueling up your boat, the same type of fuel used for cars is generally used for boats as well. You can even go to automotive gas stations and fill up a boat with fuel. However, you may need to be wary about octane ratings and ethanol levels. Boats use either regular …
Depending on your engine manufacturer and the region of the world you live in, the fuel requirements for your boat engine may differ. This is because fuel stations measure octane levels differently depending on your world region. However, below is a brief explanation of what fuel you should use in boats. Most marine gasoline engine …
A boat impeller pumps raw water from outside a marine engine into the engine’s cooling system (source). The featured image above shows what it looks like. Impellers are usually located in the lower unit for outboards and sterndrives and on the engine for inboards. A boat impeller needs to be replaced if its fins are …
The Mississippi River is the second largest river in North America at 2,340 mi long (source). Flowing through 10 different states, it’s one of the most fun and adventurous boating routes to travel in the US. However, before you take your vessel out there, it’s important to know if you can even travel through the entire …
If you’ve ever dabbled into the world of unique lifestyles, you’ve probably seen a video or blog of people happily living out at sea on a boat or sailboat. If that lifestyle interestest you, there are a few things you need to know before you go buy a boat and set your sails. The first …
Much like everything else in the state, the boating life in Texas is big. Bigger and better than most people give it credit for. The lone star state has plenty and famous bodies of water that offer a vibrant boating and sailing scene. Whether you prefer gentle lake cruises in your pontoon boat, exploring and …
Marine batteries are one of the most important parts of your boat, so it’s essential to know how long they last and how to extend their lifespan. However, there are 4 different kinds of marine batteries. Each of which have different lifespans and different ways of extending their life. On average, marine batteries last 3-5 …
Not every boat is built from the same material, and many are built with multiple materials. However, boat hulls are generally only made from 4 different types of material. Fiberglass, wood, aluminum, and steel are the 4 primary types of material boats are made from. Most personal vessels are made from fiberglass and aluminum. Large …
Boats and motors are incredibly reliable if well maintained. However, if they aren’t maintained well, they will run into issues very early in their lifespan. Engines are the main culprit to these issues, but it could also be with other parts of the boat as well. So the answer to this depends, but here’s a …
