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What Boat Fuel Problems Will You Face This Year?
The amount of non-ethanol gasoline available across the country continues to go down. This is bad news for boat owners who treat their boats with...
Boats and Marine (2)
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Preparing for Boating Season
Memorial Day (end of May) is traditionally considered the start of boating season. Here in Florida, it starts earlier than that. It’s never too early...
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Six Steps for Getting a Jet Ski Ready For Summer
Owners of jet skis and personal watercraft (PWC) have waited patiently for this time of year. No need to wait any more. Summer is upon us and the...
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Fuel Storage and Aged Fuel Issues - James on Engines #5
Through the Contact Us forms on the Bell web site, we get all kinds of inquiries about fuel problems and engines from the general public. Some of...
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Marine fuel treatment: Things to consider
Many of us have suffered through the worst winter in memory, with record snow storms and all-around cold and misery equally shared by all. Except...
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Winterizing a jet ski so it is ready for you in the spring
Unless you live in Florida, chances are you’re not going to be doing a lot of boating during the winter. And that goes double for personal watercraft...
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Where Are You Likely to Find MTBE? Beware of Mixing Ethanol-Free Gas
The Clean Air Act of 1992 was a major step taken by Congress to change behavior in order to better the environment. One of the results of this and...
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What to Look For When Buying a Used Boat
So you’re thinking of buying a used boat? The first thing you need to take into consideration is how much work a boat is. If you think your car is a...
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Boat Safety Tips and Recommendations from the U.S Coast Guard
If you are a boat owner, it is your responsibility to insure that your boat has the required safety equipment (called carriage equipment by the...
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Tips for Increasing the Fuel Efficiency of Your Boat
Boats aren't exactly the most fuel-efficient vessels on the planet. In fact, boats aren't even measured in miles per gallon, like cars are. Instead,...