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Transducer Wire Pinch Point Issue

SAFETY ALERT: If you own a Ranger bass boat with a Road Armor trailer manufactured between 2004-2010, your trailer may have a critical axle weld defect that can cause catastrophic failure without warning.

Optimax/DFI or Premium Plus? Who hasn’t had that question go through their head if they own a Mercury Marine Optimax Outboard Motor.

Trailers: Magnetic Backup Lockout Key: With most trailers today having a trailer brake system on our bass boat trailers they encounter some issues occasionally.

Jackplate Upgrade for Ranger 519vx

While having the outboard rebuilt, it’s a great time to add a jackplate to the Ranger 519vx. Jackplates allow you to adjust motor height and prop depth, improving both speed and control.

💥 Dead or Blown Powerhead — It Happened Again

If you’ve owned a two-stroke outboard long enough, you’ve probably been there —
the dreaded blown powerhead moment. Maybe there’s a warning buzzer, maybe it’s just that gut-sinking feeling when the engine tone changes and your boat suddenly loses power.

Sadly, this time, my Mercury Optimax joined the club.

🧼 How To: Clean Boat Carpet Like a Pro

If your bass boat’s carpet looks rough after a few trips — full of blood, grease, or fish slime — here’s a cleaning method that’s budget-friendly, effective, and surprisingly simple.

Boats: The Love-Hate Relationship

There’s the ol’ girl, reminiscing about when all systems were a go.

Boat Towing Gas Savers: It’s important to keep the rig rolling down the road.  Small things I do that can help keep a couple dollars in my pocket.

You hear it all the time to check your tire pressure.  

But make Sure and Check the SPARE on both the tow and boat!!