All Posts by Jeffrey Bechtold

How to Carpet a Jon Boat?

There is no special knowledge of how to carpet a Jon boat, although there are guidelines and procedures that will help you do it easily. The most important things to consider are getting the right measurement of the deck surface and reinstalling the objects that may get in the way of carpeting your Jon boat. […]

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How to Drain Anti-freeze from a Boat Engine

Although it doesn’t happen often and it does not need special technical know-how, you should know how to drain antifreeze from a boat engine if you want your boat engine to continuously perform at its optimal ability and save yourself some cost on servicing your boat. Antifreeze is a combination of propylene glycol and water […]

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Boat shoes vs Loafers

There is a large variety of slip-on shoes on the market, with boat shoes and loafers always topping the list whenever such kinds of shoes are mentioned. They’ve been used interchangeably by certain persons, because of their very similar aesthetics, although they each have their significant differences. Boat shoes and loafers are quite different, as […]

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Can Boat Shoes get wet?

Boat shoes are typical shoes worn during summer. You have probably gotten yourself a new pair of boat shoes and gone out to sea, only to stop and think, “are boat shoes waterproof? It is an appropriate question to ask. A lot of individuals have asked similar questions. This article will help you gain knowledge […]

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Why Are Boat Motors So Expensive?

There are many activities in life that you can engage in for fun. You may have tried skydiving, skiing, ice skating, mountain climbing, and so many other fun activities, and you have saved boat riding for last. Purchasing a boat to have an unending feel of a boat cruise seems like a great idea but […]

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Why Are Boats So Expensive?

Buying a boat means spending more money. It’s not as cheap as when purchasing an everyday car. It’s not easy to ignore the fact that boats are expensive -both to buy and to maintain. But why are boats that expensive? Is the cost justifiable? Ever wondered if you’ll be getting the value for your money […]

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How does a boat trim gauge work?

Oftentimes, one may wonder how a boat is able to maintain balance and efficiency while on the sea. The magic is in the boat trim. The trim is a tool manipulated to improve top speed, efficiency, or overall ride in a boat. Two ways exist for adjusting or manipulating this trim. The first is with […]

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Boat Won’t Plane Out

There are many benefits that you would fail to enjoy if your boat cannot get on a plane. Planning would help your boat face lesser resistance on the boat’s bow because you scurry on the top of the water. It also reduces the strain on the engine. However, there are various reasons why your boat […]

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