Under “normal” conditions you should anticipate a 17 to 25 years lifespan from a marine fuel tank. Obviously, failure to perform routine care and maintenance, water conditions, and the types of fuel used can greatly change this expectation. To ensure the longevity of your fuel tank, it is strongly recommended that owner’s avoid non-ethanol fuel.
When adding a trolling motor to the FX19 Vapor we’d recommend a unit that is approximately 42″ long, in the 52 pound range that operates on 12 Volts.
Excerpted from the Blackshear Times (Blackshear, Georgia) Published Jan. 13th, 2016
New construction by a Blackshear boat manufacturer could bring 15 new jobs by the summer and perhaps double that by mid-2017.
As our minds turn to pumpkin pie and falling leaves, there’s unfortunately, another holiday tradition that isn’t quite as favorable, pink mold. That’s right, the season has arrived and with it the plethora and often colorful fungal growths on marine upholstery.
The following link describes the skiff boat type and answers the question, “What is a skiff?”.
http://www.sundanceboats.com/what-is-a-skiff/
(Blackshear, Georgia) Composite Research, Inc. (CRI) announces the addition of the all-new Sea Born LX22 center console boat to its model lineup. According to company officials, the new model is the first of three in the new LX series of center console boats designed for both serious anglers as well as families seeking recreation.
***Please note this article and the link herein has been depreciated as of 7/1/2016 as all Sea Born bay boats are now sold offering either a base or tournament package versus separate models***
The primary difference between Sport & Tournament models within the Sea Born FX series of bay boats is in their usage. Sport models, are more recreational focused whereas Tournament boats have a larger focus on fishing features. For comparison of these features check out the Compare Our Bay Boats page or visit your local Sea Born dealer.
As a buyer, you’ve probably already started to associate the idea of purchasing a boat with the many benefits of ownership. Meaning, you envision yourself with more quality time enjoying family and friends. You’re imagining bright sunny days, bigger fish, you know, the full dream. The important part, the idea of your future experiences is the first true step towards ownership and the boating lifestyle. All that aside, there’s an inherit problem, not all marine dealerships are created equally bringing forth an all important question, “What Makes a Good Boat Dealer?”
Getting 3M 2400 on your fiber glass deck can be a big issue. Should you find yourself needing to clean excesses there are a couple of approaches. If the product is wet we suggest you clean with acetone. If the compound has cured, we recommend using a hard plastic pick to rub it out of the non-skid or with a razor knife very carefully.
