Boat weight is the most important consideration to take into account when choosing a trolling motor. A beginning rule of thumb is that you want a minimum of 2 lbs of thrust for every 100lbs. For example, if you have a 3000lb boat, fully loaded, then the calculation is (3000/100) * 2 = 60lbs of … Read more
How do you use an outboard? How does an outboard fuel pump work? Can you rev an outboard in neutral? Place the shifter in the neutral position, in the middle of the shifter range, and you’ll feel a detent when you shift to it. In-Gear Release Button. By pressing the in-gear release button, the operator … Read more
It is illegal to operate a PWC between sunset and sunrise. A PWC must maintain a distance of at least 50 feet from another boat or PWC, a person, a stationary platform, or a shoreline. The only exception is when the PWC is maintaining “headway speed.” Which of the following is illegal operation of a … Read more
An airboat is also known as a fan boat, plane boat, swamp boat, bayou boat, etc. They have flat bottoms that have large propellers powered by automobile motors or jet engines. Are Everglades boats any good? In a short time, Everglades Boats has built a solid reputation in the marine industry for quality in construction … Read more
Many people choose to leave hydraulic boat lifts in over the winter. This is possible in areas where ice flows aren’t a concern. However, it is only possible so long as you properly flush the lines to ensure there is no moisture, and verify that the hydraulic fluid is formulated for winter weather conditions. How … Read more
In 1969, Hobie released the Hobie 16, the most popular catamaran ever and the most competitive catamaran class in the world. Over 135,000 Hobie 16 Cats are sailing around the world. Do you need a title for a Hobie Cat? All states require registration of larger water vessels (think wakeboard boats, yachts, even skiffs), but … Read more
It’s a Full-Body Workout – The muscles in your arms, shoulders, and back engage when you paddle through the water, your knee muscles help to propel you forward and your leg muscles work hard to keep you balanced. Does pedal boating burn calories? On average, you’ll burn 330 to 460 calories per hour while recreational … Read more
The Ford Raptor provides a towing capacity of 6,000 to 8,000 pounds and can also support a load up to 1,200 pounds in its bed as well. With this towing capacity and load capabilities, you’ll be able to tow a large range of boats relatively simply. Can you tow a boat with a raptor? The … Read more
Yamaha’s new F200 is the lightest four-stroke outboard in its class. At 487 pounds (20-inch shaft length), the four-cylinder engine weighs just 14 pounds more than Yamaha’s 200-horsepower HPDI two-stroke engine. How much does a Yamaha 150 four stroke weight? Yamaha F150 Four-Stroke Outboard Engine. The Yamaha F150 is also an in-line-four, with 2670cc – … Read more
Floating docks last around 20 to 30 years, but that’s less time than a stationary dock will last. Stationary docks usually last around 25 to 35 years. Due to their floating nature, you won’t want a floating dock if you’re building in an area with high water traffic. How do you maintain a floating dock? … Read more