Posted: February 1, 2012
A modern version of the classic East Coast boats
From time to time, new boats by first-time builders are offered for testing before they are really r ...
Posted: February 1, 2012
Makes getting there more than half the fun
As I walked down the dock at the Ft. Lauderdale boat show, I wondered how we were going to get the S ...
Posted: January 1, 2012
Built at the Fleming yard, it’s better than ever
Corvette Marine’s new 340 is being launched in North America by Fleming Yachts, builder of the ...
Posted: February 1, 2012
X-TRA Lube One Shot $20
Give your engine a shot. X-TRA Lube One Shot oil additive boosts your engine’s performance and ...
Posted: February 1, 2012
Oil Gone Easy Marine S-200 $19.95
Remove oil from your bilge water with minimal fuss. Oil Gone Easy Marine S-200 bilge cleaner removes ...
I’ve been hearing about the new “CHIRP” sonar, and I’m interested in upgrading to one, but I’ve been told the through-hull transducers they use are huge — almost 2 feet long and about 50 pounds. I’m worried that something this big on my boat’s bottom could be enough to affect handling. Have you heard of any issues like this?
I have a Honda 40 hp four-stroke engine on my dinghy. When I change the gearcase oil (using Lucas 90 weight), it goes in a dark honey color, but when I drain it at the end of the season, the oil comes out green — and the more hours, the greener it gets. I had the oil analyzed, and the report found no salt in the oil but traces of water and particulates. Is it at all normal for the oil to change color?
