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Friday, February 26th, 2010
Boat Engine Repair Shops in Mississippi
Whether you’re heading from the Magnolia state to Oakatibee Lake or the Gulf of Mexico, it’s always a good idea to have a reference list of boat engine repair shops in Mississippi, just in case. But, before looking for boat engine repair shops in Mississippi, here’s a few preventative measures to keep in mind.
Ensure that you always follow the engine maintenance timetable as outlined by your boat engine manufacturer, ensure usage of the correct oil mix, and change your engine oil prior to winter storage. These tips may help to reduce the need of looking for a boat engine repair shop in Mississippi, or any other state.
But when breakdowns do happen unexpectedly, you may have to seek the services of a boat engine repair shop, no matter what prevention has taken place. Before agreeing to any potential work being done, ask for a written estimate; this is both for your protection and understanding, as well as that of the boat engine repair shop. Also, ask fellow boaters about the reputation and professionalism of the boat engine repair shop you’re considering.
When you become a Silver Member on Marinefuel.com, you can use Advanced Searching to filter the E-Marina™ database, and find facilities based on specific amenities, such as boat engine repairs in Mississippi (and the rest of the US & Caribbean).
Beyond marinas, below is a reference list of boat engine repair shops in Mississippi you may want to consider:
C & S Marine Inc., of Flowood (a suburb of Jackson), MS, has offered sales and boat engine repair shop services for the past 23 years. Locally owned and operated by Jerry Scott, the focus of C & S Marine has always been their customers. They are factory authorized to supply warranty service on Yamaha and Mercury Marine outboard engines but can provide boat engine repairs on all makes and models. C & S Marine is open 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday (closed Saturdays from September to January); telephone (601) 939-7788.
Midway Marine, located in Fulton (just outside Tupelo), MS, is locally owned and operated by Guy Conner. Dedicating to encouraging families to participate in boating, Midway Marine offers full sales and boat engine repairs including authorized warranty service for Mercury, Evinrude, Tahoe, Nitro, and Tracker (Mako). Their service department is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday; telephone (662) 862-7711.
Ocean Marine Group, with two locations, Ocean Springs and Gulfport, offers factory-certified technicians ‘with over 100 years combined experience.’ They are factory authorized to service Mercury, Yamaha, and Honda outboard engines. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; telephone (228) 822-2633 in Gulfport or (228) 818-0200 in Ocean Springs.
Blue Water Marine Repair has been servicing the Gulfport area for over 49 years offering the only factory warranty service for Volvo Penta diesel engines in the area. They are a Rapid Response dealership providing after hour service for Volvo Penta warranty customers. Blue Water Marine Repair is open Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; telephone (727) 327-6512.
No doubt there are many more boat engine repair shops in Mississippi to choose from but it pays to take the time to investigate before having your boat engine repaired.
Sources:
MarineFuel.com
C & S Marine Inc.
Midway Marine
Ocean Marine Group
Blue Water Marine Repair
Tags: blue water marine repair, boat, c & s marine, e-marina, engine, gulf of mexico, mercury, mercury marine, midway marine, mississippi, oakatibee lake, ocean marine group, outboard engine, repair, shops, yamaha
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Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010
Town Creek Marina, Beaufort, NC
Located in Beaufort, NC, Town Creek Marina is a full service marina offering a variety of services and amenities including everything from docking and maintenance to supplies and storage. Whether you’re sailing to Atlantic Beach or to Cape Lookout National Seashore, Town Creek Marina in Beaufort is the perfecting starting point for your next boating adventure.
Offering 88 slips for dockage, monthly wet slip rates vary from USD $300 for a 30’ x 10’ slip to $650 for a 55’ slip with an additional 20% cost for outside face. Town Creek Marina offers a 15% discount for prepaying a two month dockage rental and a discount of 25% for a four month rental. Dry stack boat storage rates are $125 per foot with a minimum charge of $250. Transient rates are $2.00 per foot per day for a regular slip ($9.00 per foot weekly) and $2.40 per foot daily for an inside or outside face dock ($10.80 per foot weekly); Boat US members receive a 25% discount off of these rates.
Town Creek Marina offers a variety of convenience items for purchase at their Ship’s Store including snacks and beverages, fishing bait and tackle, plus they provide complimentary wireless internet access. Also provided are laundry facilities, well-kept restrooms and showers, plus pump out facilities; electricity is provided at each slip along with complimentary water. Offering daily specials, FishTales waterfront restaurant is open for both lunch and dinner (closed during the winter season) and is available for events and catering. The Tiki Bar offers a laid back atmosphere along with live music and beautiful sunset views.
Town Creek Marina offers drystack and wet slip customers a fuel discount of .20¢ per gallon off for diesel or gas plus a 15% discount on non-food items at the Ship’s Store; while Boat US members receive a .10¢ discount on diesel and gas plus a 10% discount on non-food items. Town Creek Marina also offers a dockage customer referral program for current slip holders who refer a new dockage customer to the marina; both the new customer and the referring customer will receive a 10% discount of up to six months in duration.
Along with offering a selection of used boats for sale, Town Creek Marina is also a dealer for new vessels including Glacier Bay and World Cat boats. Charter services are available including both ½ and full day packages for excursions like sport fishing (including bluefin tuna), inshore, seasonal, overnight, and a boating excursion designed especially for children. Town Creek Marina can also arrange for sunset cruises with a choice of three dining options with rates starting from $150. Fish cleaning stations are provided along with complimentary ice to keep the day’s catch fresh.
The service department at Town Creek Marina features a 50-ton travel lift with fully qualified mechanics trained to provide repairs and maintenance in a variety of areas including mechanical and electrical along with external gelcoat, paint, and fiberglass. The Town Creek Marina service department also provides courtesy cars upon request.
Flickr.com Photo Credit: 305 Cape Lookout by Andrew.Orlowski
Sources:
Town Creek Marina
Visit North Carolina
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Sunset Marina, Ocean City, MD
For over ten years, Sunset Marina has been helping boaters enjoy “the east coast’s number one family resort,” Ocean City, MD. Located ¼ mile from the Ocean City inlet in a ‘surge-free 20-acre basin,’ the full-service Sunset Marina has 204 slips (80 with in-slip fueling access) and boatel dry stack boat storage for 400 boats of up to 30’ in length.
Sunset Marina offers a variety of boat amenities including gas and diesel; wireless internet; hook-ups for cable television, telephone, and 30-100 amp electrical; clean and well-maintained showers; laundry room; designated fish cleaning post; plenty of parking; and a heated pool.
Enjoy the views of Sunset Marina while you spend the afternoon relaxing at Sunset Grille & Teaser’s Bar offering three bars, two sitting and two dining areas. Enjoy the house special Crab Cake Sandwich ($11.99) or sip a Chocolate Martini ($10) dockside. Be sure to take advantage of Sunset Grille’s World Famous $4.99 lunch menu and ‘free dinner’ every Wednesday; Teaser’s Bar offers Happy Hour daily with $1 drinks from 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Their well-stocked on-site store, Sunset Provisions, offers convenience items, an extensive selection of bait & tackle (including Shimano and Momoi), a complete selection of marine supplies, along with gifts and apparel items from Palegic and Costa Del Mar.
If you’d like to charter a skippered deep sea fishing boat, Sunset Marina has a selection of boats available for rental during the May to November fishing season. Rates start at USD $750 plus fuel for a 5-hour (1/2 day) Bluefish charter onboard a 35’ Rampage to a 12-hour (full day) Marlin/Tuna charter onboard a 66’ Blackwell. Ocean City offers a total of 13 public fishing piers for those wanting to stay a little closer to land.
With Ocean City as the ‘White Marlin Capital of the World,’ Sunset Marina is home to a number of annual fishing tournaments including the Maryland Saltwater Sportfishermen’s Association (MSSA) Tuna-Ment; Branch Kreppel Memorial Blue Marlin Tournament; Mid-Atlantic $500,000; Wahoo Rodeo & Flounder Roundup; and the MSSA Beach-N-Boat Tournament. The nearby Gulf Stream waters help to reel in a variety of fish like yellow fin tuna, mako sharks, dolphin, bigeye, and sometimes even sailfish.
As a certified Maryland Clean Marina, Sunset Marina meets the pollution standards as outlined by the Department of Natural Resources and the Maryland Clean Marina Committee. Sunset Marina adheres to ‘clean boating practices’ which include criteria for boat cleaning; maintenance; recycling; handling of sewage (including proper disposal and containment); and strict petroleum control regulations.
Home to the famous Ocean City boardwalk full of restaurants, boutiques, quaint shops, and gorgeous beaches, Ocean City has much to offer visitors of all ages. Take a walking tour of historic downtown, tee off at any of the ten championship golf courses, or take a gamble on horse racing; with Sunset Marina as your jumping off point, the options are never-ending.
Flickr.com Photo Credit: Sources: Ocean City, Maryland by Rambling Traveler
Sunset Marina
Ocean City
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Facts about Nissan Outboard Engines
Then
Nissan outboard engines were first manufactured in 1984 in North America as a subsidiary of Nissan Industrial Equipment located in Memphis, TN. The first Nissan outboard engine to be exhibited was in 1985 at the Bass Masters Classic held in Pine Bluff, AR. Nissan Marine became a separate company in 1991 and established their headquarters in Dallas, TX; however, they still remain as a subsidiary of the Nissan Motor Company.
Now
Nissan outboard engines are manufactured in Tokyo, Japan, by the Tohatsu Corporation – the world’s second largest manufacturer of outboard engines. Tohatsu also produces some Mercury and Honda outboard engines. The Nissan Motor Company had a revenue income of USD $93 billion in 2008.
Makes & Models
Nissan Marine produces a selection of outboard engines ranging from 2.5 HP up to 115 HP and ranging in manufacturer’s suggested retail pricing from USD $1,054 to $11,354; these outboard engines include two-stroke and four-stroke models. One of Nissan Marine’s most popular outboard motors is the award winning TDLI (Two-stroke, Low Pressure, Direct Injection) series featuring a “direct fuel injection system and a 32-bit ECU (Engine Control Unit).” The TDLI outboard engines series are compact, fuel efficient, and produce low emissions in accordance with EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) and CARB (California Air Resources Board) standards. All Nissan Marine outboard engines come with a 3 year limited warranty program.
Parts & Manuals
Nissan Marine outboard engine owner’s manuals can be viewed, free of charge, at the Nissan Marine website. Nissan Marine parts and service manuals for two-stroke, four-stroke, and TDLI models can be ordered from your local Nissan Marine dealer. Basic outboard engine repair manuals can be purchased through Amazon.com.
If you’d like to ask a Nissan Marine outboard engine question sooner than waiting for a manual to arrive, try the Just Answer website. For a fee ranging from $14 to $34, you can ask a Just Answer expert about a Nissan Marine outboard motor and receive an answer within minutes from a certified marine mechanic. You can also browse previous Nissan Marine questions and answers free of charge.
News for 2010
The latest products introduced into the Nissan Marine outboard engine line-up include the new 6 HP four-Sail Pro cited as “the smallest four-stroke 25-inch shaft outboard motor available,”; new 15 and 20 HP Power Tilt motors; and the new 9.8 Power Tilt engine.
Dealer Locator
With 50 dealerships across North America, Nissan Marine dealers can easily be located by using the ‘dealer locator’ feature on the Nissan Marine website.
Owner’s Groups & Clubs
There are several online forums dedicated to Nissan Marine outboard engine owners including one at Marine Engine and another at iboats.com; there is also a Tohatsu outboard engine forum on Stripers Online, at iboats.com, and a Nissan Marine owner’s group on Yahoo.
Sources:
Wikipedia
Nissan Marine
Marine Engine
Iboats.com
Stripers Online
Yahoo Groups
Tags: boat, boats, carb, economy, emission, engine, engines, EPA, four-st, fuel, motor, motors, nissan, outboard, tdli, tohatsu, two-stroke
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Monday, December 28th, 2009
December 28, 2009
By Connie Motz, MarineFuel.com
Then
In 1931, the first British Seagull outboard engine produced was a twin-cylinder 10 HP known as the Marston Seagull; this British built outboard engine featured innovative concepts including a water-cooled exhaust and a reverse gear. In 1938, the chief developer and the designer of the Marston Seagull purchased the patent and manufacturing rights for the engine and began the Bristol Motor Company. Cited as “the best outboard motor in the world,” the Marston Seagull name was changed to become the British Seagull outboard engine. As of 1996, British Seagull outboard engines are no longer manufactured.
Now
Although British Seagull outboard engines are no longer produced, parts are still being manufactured and supplied by British Seagull through Sheridan Marine located in Oxfordshire, England.
Customer Satisfaction
During the 65 year production run of classic British Seagull outboard engines, over 2.5 million outboard motors were produced, many of which are still in service today. British Seagull outboards have a dedicated following of fans who love the reliability and performance of these traditional engines.
The Facts about British Seagull Outboard Engines
Makes & Models
During its run, the British Seagull outboard engine was produced in approximately 78 different models including: a 2 HP known as a 2 HP Seagull, a Featherweight, a Forty-Minus, or a Model 45 featuring a Mk3 ignition; a 3 HP Seagull also known as a Forty-Plus – this 3HP category also included a Model 60 with Mk3 ignition, a Forty-Plus with a clutch, and a Model 55; 4 to 4.5 HP engine series including the Century 100, Century Plus fixed drive, and Century Plus clutch; and a 5 to 5.5 HP series which included the Silver Century, Silver Century with Clutch (plus clutch model 75), Silver Century Plus clutch, Silver Century Plus clutch (models 80, 100, & 90). British Seagull outboard engine Model 102 was primarily produced from the 1940’s to the 1950’s with some Model 102 engines produced until 1973. British Seagull also produced Model 170, Model 125, Queens Belfast (QB), Curlew, Kingfisher, and Osprey outboard engine models.
Parts & Manuals
British Seagull outboard engine owner’s, service, and parts manuals are available directly from the British Seagull (Sheridan Marine) website. Once you’ve identified your engine lettering and number, original British Seagull spare parts can be ordered from British Seagull by fax, telephone, email or snail-mail. There are also two British Seagull repair handbooks written by David Sales available on Amazon.com.
If you’d like to ask a British Seagull outboard engine question sooner than waiting for a manual to arrive, try the Just Answer website. For a fee ranging from $14 to $34, you can ask a Just Answer expert about a British Seagull outboard motor and receive an answer within minutes from a certified marine mechanic. You can also browse previous British Seagull questions and answers free of charge.
Owner’s Clubs and Groups
There are several online forums dedicated to British Seagull outboard engine owners including Saving Old Seagulls (SOS), Seagull Restoration, Lagerholm, and Seagull Parts. There is also a British Seagull owner’s group on Yahoo.
Sources:
Flickr.com Photo Credit – Outboard Engines by Elsie Esq.
Wikipedia
British Seagull
Sheridan Marine
Just Answer
Saving Old Seagulls
Seagull Restoration
Lagerholm
Seagull Parts
Yahoo Group
Tags: boat, british, british seagull, engine, engines, manufacturer, marston, model, motor, motors, outboard, owners, parts, repair, restoration, seagull, service, sheridan marine
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Monday, December 28th, 2009
Luxury at Rest
December 28, 2009
By Connie Motz, MarineFuel.com
Established in 1949, the Feadship company is a conglomeration of three Dutch shipbuilding giants: De Voogt, De Vries, and Van Lent. Over the years, the name ‘feadship’ has become synonymous with first-class exceptionally built yachts.
“There are yachts, and there are Feadships,” states the Feadship website. With over two hundred Feadships currently cruising world waters, the only way to truly experience the comfort and high quality of a Feadship yacht may be to sail onboard one.
With only five vessels produced each year,
some of the magnificent yachts in the innovative Feadship fleet include:
The Good Life
38’ wooden motor yacht, Refuge, built in 1931
94’ Sultan built in 1939 featured brightly colored opulent fabrics along with gold painted trim
41’ sailing yacht, Dutch Treat, built in 1954
Blackhawk IV, 123’ yacht built in 1971; an entertainment vessel featuring garbage compactors and a pre-microwave radar range; owned by Arthur Wirtz
Al Riyadh, 211’ yacht built in 1978 with room for 26 crew and 24 passengers; owned by Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid
157’ Daria, built in 1979 featured the first satellite communication system on a Feadship; now known as the Wedge One, owned by Matthew Freud (United Kingdom) and Elisabeth Murdoch (Australia)
1995 171’ Battered Bull featured the largest tender onboard a Feadship at 37’; owned by Donald Flynn
the 2008 248’ Ocean Victory, one of the largest Feadship yachts ever built
238’ Predator built in 2009, features a reverse bow
A complete list of the entire Feadship yachting fleet can be found at Wikipedia.
Yacht vs. Feadship
“There are charters, and there are Feadship charters,” states the Feadship Charter website, a division of Feadship America. Feadship Charters provides the utmost in privacy, service, with al fresco dining, an impeccable crew, and your very own itinerary specifically designed for your cruising enjoyment. The Harle, a 146’ luxury Feadship yacht built in 2007, is available for charter and features expansive windows for viewing pleasure plus an impressive skylight in the master stateroom. With accommodations for 10 guests, charter rates for the Harle can be obtained by contacting Feadship Charters headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Zazu Feadship: Luxury Charter
The 1970 Zazu Feadship motor yacht offers accommodations for up to six guests and four crew members. With its gorgeous art deco interior, this 95’ Florida and Bahamas based yacht is available for charter from Classic-Charters (United Kingdom) at a rate of USD $29,500 per week. This includes a full crew plus a Yamaha jet ski, snorkel equipment, water skis, wake board, and fishing gear for your personal use.
With the terms yacht and Feadship being synonymous, what is the difference between a yacht and a Feadship? A yacht is sailing ship of standard quality while a Feadship is a luxurious, high quality, opulent vessel; when someone refers to a yacht as a Feadship, the yacht is sure to possess extraordinary characteristics or it may actually be a Feadship vessel.
Sources: Wikipedia Feadship Classic-Charters Feadship Charters
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Monday, December 28th, 2009
The Facts about Gull Outboard Engines
December 28, 2009
By Connie Motz, MarineFuel.com
Then
Gull Outboard Motor Manufacturing Limited was a Hong Kong based manufacturer, wholesaler, and distributor, of small outboard engines ranging from 1.5 to 3.5 HP. The Gull Outboard company is no longer in business and so the history of the company remains vague.
Now
The official Gull Outboard engine website is currently not available; the response received is “this webpage is parked free courtesy of GoDaddy.com.” After conducting a search on Archive.org, the last active page archived was dated July 3, 2008.
Customer Satisfaction
There are six ‘Reviews and Guides’ for Gull Outboard engines listed on eBay Canada; these comments include:
- “My advice is to stay far away from this product. These motors are advertised to come with a warranty. When you attempt to make contact with the company regarding warranty service, you will not be able to find anyone to assist you.” – cando1072
- “engine quit after 5 minutes of use ! Spent $85 for a check up in a marine store , did the same thing during the 2nd use plus the stop button is broken now. Spent a lot of time try to fix it, not worth a penny…” – jetmiror
- “DO NOT BUY ONE – they are rubbish and any guarantee is worthless. Mine has never worked and they refuse to do anything about it. STAY WELL AWAY!” – megaboop
- “Just Junk – don’t consider buying one – I agree with everything that has been said in the other guides – I wasted my money – don’t waste yours.” – crazylimee
- “I, too, unfortunately purchased a 2.5 Gull Outboard Motor. Everything other writers have said is true, but the biggest fool was me. I should have checked before buying, which I did not do. The biggest problem was starting the motor…” – 5671william
Makes & Models
Promising “durability, easy maintenance, and reliability at the world’s lowest price,” the latest Gull Outboard engines to be offered in 2008 ranged from 2 to 3.5 HP; they ranged in price from USD $399 to $549 with free global shipping. The 2 HP Gull Outboard motor was a lightweight engine built for an inflatable or small boat; it featured a compact design with an inside fuel tank, and weighed in at only 20 pounds. The Gull Outboard 2.5 HP engine offered the same features as the 2 HP model but weighed in at only 18 pounds; the 3.5 HP GULL Outboard engine was “rated best for weight to horsepower ratio.” It is unclear as to whether Gull Outboard engines may still be purchased directly from the manufacturer in Hong Kong as ‘dealers and distributors wanted worldwide’ advertisements still appear to be live on the internet.
Parts & Manuals
According to the Gull Outboard engine archived website, “if you should ever have a need, Gull Outboards offer all outboard parts at a fraction of the cost of other marine outboard motor manufacturer’s pricing.” Manuals for Gull Outboard motors are available online through the Internet Archive Wayback Machine.
Owner’s Clubs & Groups
There are a few online forums dedicated to Gull Outboard engine owners including Practical Boating, Marine Engine, and Fishing-Forum.
Sources:
GoDaddy.com
Internet Archive.Org
eBay.ca
HiMFR
Practical Boating
Marine Engine
Fishing-Forum
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
Why does anyone need boat and yacht insurance? Because you simply don’t know when an accident will happen. Your boat was designed to give you a lifetime of enjoyment and in order to protect your investment, you owe it to yourself to purchase boat and yacht insurance.
Read About BoatUS Insurance here.
Boat and Yacht Insurance
Now that you know why, here’s how. Choosing your boat and yacht insurance might prove to be challenging but with some persistence and understanding, here is some insight from Protect You Better and Voyager Marine to make the process a little easier.
What does your homeowner’s insurance cover? Probably not much as far as boat and yacht insurance goes. The dollar amount is likely minimal while any damage claimed must have occurred when the boat or yacht is at home, not when it’s in use at the lake or fishing at sea. A homeowner’s policy will generally not cover total loss replacement, fuel spills or personal effects.
What size is your vessel? A personal watercraft is under 16’; a boat is considered to be between 16-25 feet; a yacht is 26’ and over. If purchasing yacht insurance, the coverage is initially the same as a boat but the terms used are somewhat different – ‘physical damage’ on a boat is called ‘hull damage’ on a yacht; ‘liability’ coverage for a boat is known as ‘property and indemnity’ (P & I) on a yacht.
What coverage does the policy offer? Most policies for boat and yacht insurance generally cover physical damage to the vessel on an ‘all-risk’ base which includes fire damage, lightening, theft, wind, and vandalism. When shopping around for a policy, requested coverage should include that for yourself, passengers, vessel, and liability coverage for possible injuries or damages to other vessels or people.
Boat and yacht insurance is similar to automobile insurance in that most standard policies offer minimal liability coverage with additional coverage in increments of $100,000 up to $50 million; underinsured or uninsured boater coverage can also be purchased.
Supplementary coverage can be purchased for the boat trailer, fishing equipment, and water-skiing. Be sure to inquire if the personal property coverage includes computers, cell phones, or any other personal electronics that may be onboard; also, is there coverage for on-water towing, fuel spillage, or wreck removal?
How is the cost of your policy determined? It’s based on the boat’s age, value, horsepower, speed, location of use, and the experience of the vessel operator. Discounts can often be obtained for operators with approved boating safety courses, for newer vessels, and for having onboard devices installed like a burglar alarm, depth finder, ship-to-shore radio, or even by taking a higher deductible rate.
The National Society of Agents for Consumer Education (NSACE) recommends shopping around for your boat or yacht insurance and looking for an experienced boat and yacht insurance agent who specializes in this area. A good insurance agent is your best asset to help design the ideal coverage for your boat and yacht insurance needs.
Now that you have your boat insurance – time to hit the open waters! Use our FREE fuel shopping system to find your preferred marine fuel at the best price.
Sources:
Protect You Better (National Society of Agents for Consumer Education)
Voyager Marine
Boat U.S. (Boat Owners Association of the United States)
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Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009
Then
In Valcourt, Quebec, in 1937, Joseph-Armand Bombardier received the first patent for his B7 snowmobile; in 1942, he founded l’Auto-Neige Bombardier Limitee of Canada. The Ski-Doo first entered into production in 1959 followed by the Sea-Doo personal watercraft in 1968. Bombardier Recreational Products later purchased the Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC) which produced both Johnson Outboard motors and Evinrude outboard engines.
Now
Johnson Outboard engines are no longer produced as Bombardier Recreational Products moved all of its marine engine production over to Evinrude Outboard Motors. They continue to support the Johnson outboard engine brand by supplying both parts and service. As a subsidiary of Bombardier Recreational Products, Evinrude is one of the top selling marine engine manufacturers; Evinrude outboard motors are manufactured in Sturtevant, WI, and China.
Makes & Models
The last series of Johnson outboard motors were produced from 2004 to 2007; these engines included a two-stroke series ranging from 3.5 to 175 HP and a four-stroke series ranging up to 225 HP. Until 2006, Suzuki was the drive manufacturer for Johnson four-stroke outboard motors up to 225 HP. Evinrude produces an E-Tec line of 2-stroke outboard engines with inline models that range from 25 to 90 HP; E-Tec 1.7L V-4 engines with 115 to 130 HP; V-6 models ranging from 150 to 300 HP; plus E-Tec High Output (H.O.) engines featuring 115 to 250 HP.
Customer Satisfaction
According to J.D. Powers and Associates in February 2009, Evinrude ranks as the number one marine engine manufacturer in new boat owner satisfaction with 907 out of a possible 1,000 points awarded. Evinrude also ranked number one in the two-stroke direction injection (DI) outboard engine category providing exceptional fuel economy, smoothness when shifting, and overall reliability.
Service, Parts, and Owner’s Manuals
Both Johnson and Evinrude outboard motor parts and manuals can be ordered directly from your local Evinrude dealer. Vintage Evinrude marine engine parts can be purchased through Vintage Outboard & Marine Supply; the Bombardier Recreational Products/Johnson website also provides access to operator’s manuals online for 2004 to 2007 Johnson outboard engines. Repair manuals for both engine manufacturers can also be purchased through Amazon.com and through the Ken Cook Co. website.
If you’d like an answer to a Johnson/Evinrude question sooner than waiting for a manual to arrive, try the Just Answer website. For a fee ranging from $14 to $34, you can ask a Just Answer expert about a Johnson/Evinrude outboard motor and receive an answer within minutes from a certified marine mechanic. You can also browse previous Johnson/Evinrude questions and answers free of charge.
New for 2010
Purchase an Evinrude E-Tec 200 H.O. outboard engine in conjunction with a Sylvan Revolution Planing Technology (RPT) Tri-Performance pontoon package, and receive a $1,000 rebate until January 31, 2010.
Dealer Locator
Evinrude dealers can easily be located by using the ‘find a dealer’ feature on the Evinrude website; Bombardier Recreational Products dealers can be located by using the ‘find a dealer’ feature under the Sales Network category of their website.
Owner’s Groups & Clubs
There are several websites dedicated to both Johnson and Evinrude outboard motor owners. These include E-Tec Owners Group; Evinrude Fleetwin and Johnson-Outboardmotors group on Yahoo; and Johnson/Evinrude Outboard forums on Marine Engine, iboats.com, and the Johnson Outboard Forum. The Antique Outboard Motor Club is dedicated to preserving and restoring antique outboards including many Johnson outboard engines.
Sources:
Flickr.com Photo Credit: Fly By by WKeown
Wikipedia
Bombardier Recreational Products USA
Bombardier Recreational Products Corporate
Bombardier Recreational Products – Johnson
Evinrude
J.D. Powers and Associates
Just Answer
Vintage Outboard Marine Supply
Marine Engine
Iboats.com
Johnson Outboard Forum
Yahoo Groups
E-Tec Owners Group
The Antique Outboard Motor Club, Inc.
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Monday, December 21st, 2009
When it’s time to go fishing for a new boat engine, choosing the right engine for your boat may be more important that you think - and using the right
marine fuel is equally important . To make the most of your search when you go boat engine shopping, it may be a good idea to take advantage of the tips offered by
Discover Boating.
Discover Boating offers advice on ‘Choosing the Right Engine Package.’ It’s best to do your homework and evaluate options according to the size of engine you require in accordance with your fuel delivery system.
Go Boat Engine Shopping with Online Research
Choosing the proper engine for your boat is important. If your engine doesn’t generate enough propulsion power, it will continuously provide a weak performance; however, if your engine generates too much power, you could be in danger of exceeding safe speed limits as outlined by the boat manufacturer.
According to Discover Boating, boat engines fall into these five categories:
1) 2-stroke or 4-stroke outboard motor – ranges from 1 to 350 horsepower (HP); designed for use in all water types; provides good fuel economy; runs approximately 1,500 hours before requiring servicing; available brands for purchase include Nissan, Yamaha, Mercury, and Evinrude.
2) Diesel inboard motor – ranges from 25 to 715 HP; does not produce carbon monoxide gas; inexpensive to run with a life span of approximately 40 years; available brands for purchase include Yanmar, Cummins, Mercruiser, Westerbeke, and Volvo Penta.
3) Gasoline inboard motor – ranges from 90 to 1,000 HP; quiet with low maintenance required; has minimal running cost; available brands for purchase include Marine Power, Mercury Racing, and Indmar.
4) Jet Boat & Propulsion engines – water powered with no propeller; not able to steer when power is not applied; cannot be operated in shallow water; available brands for sale include Honda, Yamaha, Mercury, and Mercruiser.
5) Stern Drive – (also known as inboard/outboard) the engine remains inside the boat while the propulsion drive is located outside; easy to steer in forward or reverse; low maintenance; available brands include Mercruiser, Ilmor, and Volvo Penta.
The appropriate engine for your boat should be determined in part by the size and weight of your boat, which includes fuel capacity, the number of passengers to be carried, along with the weight of any gear stored onboard. According to Discover Boating, when determining your required horsepower, “a good rule of thumb is to come as close as possible to the maximum horsepower that your boat is rated for.”
The last choice to make before you go find a boat engine involves the fuel delivery systems. According to Discover Boating, marine fuel systems consist of three types:
1) Direct Fuel Injection – provides great fuel economy; has low emissions with smooth idling
2) Electronic Fuel Injection – allows for great fuel economy; low emissions, plus quick throttle response and power
3) Carbureted Fuel system – low cost, not as good fuel economy as electronic or direct fuel injection; higher emissions
When you go shopping for a new boat engine, evaluating your options for both price and performance may help get your choice a little closer to the net.
Sources:
Discover Boating
Boat Safe
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