
A prepared boat owner carries a spare propeller for the same reason a driver has a spare tire – when you need one, the only other option would be a tow. A propeller can get damaged so badly it simply ...
A prepared boat owner carries a spare propeller for the same reason a driver has a spare tire – when you need one, the only other option would be a tow. A propeller can get damaged so badly it simply ...
Knots can be among the most intimidating and confusing aspects of fishing. After all, there are dozens of them an angler could learn, and poor knots can easily cause you to lose fish. The good news is there’s no need ...
Other than actually being on the water, nothing brings a smile to a boater’s face faster than that moment when they step back and admire a gleaming, freshly waxed boat, shining like the day it came home. A proper waxing ...
It’s tempting to skip a few boat-cleaning steps after a long, satisfying day on the water, but those in the know will advise against it. Sure, a shower, dinner and the couch are all calling, but you’ll enjoy them all ...
Twenty years ago, a boat was essentially a collection of individual components, many of which operated independently. Then, in the early 2000s, Mercury Marine® introduced its revolutionary SmartCraft® digital technology suite, which integrated the engine(s) with other onboard systems and ...
Let’s say you’ve got a well-seasoned boat that you love. You know it like an old friend, and it’s carried you during countless days on the water and helped deliver memories that will last a lifetime. You feel the allure ...
Editor’s note: This is the second and final article in a series about the efforts of Capt. Benny Blanco, Captains For Clean Water and other conservationists to save the Florida Everglades. Read Part 1 here. In south Florida, dedicated conservationists ...
Dull moments are rare for the spouses of Mercury Pro Team members who compete on the Major League Fishing (MLF) Bass Pro Tour. Their lives and backgrounds are every bit as interesting as those of their famous bass fishing husbands. ...
The label “larger than life” gets thrown around a fair bit, but more often than not the reality doesn’t match the billing. Not so with Carter Andrews. In fact, spend just a few minutes with this bear of a man ...
Boat covers are an awesome invention. A good cover will keep leaves from staining the deck and plugging the boat’s drainage system, and it will keep your seats dry and the windshield clean between outings. It’ll also discourage pets and ...