Repair & maintenance guides
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Wakesurf Safety: The Right Boat, Carbon Monoxide, Spotters and Distance
A pre-ride checklist for wakesurfing - surf only behind inboard or V-drive boats built for it, keep riders away from exhaust and the engine off when they board, use a spotter and a short surf rope, stay well away from shore, docks and other boats, and never overload the ballast.
What to Do When Your Boat Is Taking On Water: Emergency Steps and Prevention
A step-by-step emergency plan for water coming into the boat - life jackets on, call for help early on VHF 16, find and slow the leak, pump, and head for shallow water if needed - plus the maintenance checklist that prevents most sinkings.
Wireless Engine Cut-Off (ECOS) Fobs: Pairing, Battery Checks, Testing and the Law
How wireless kill-switch systems such as Fell Marine MOB+, Mercury 1st Mate, Garmin OnBoard and Yamaha's wireless MOB tags work, how to pair and test them, when to change fob batteries, how they fit the federal engine cut-off law compared with a lanyard, and why you should always carry a spare.
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