Christmas 2010 gifts for every practical boat owner should be not only useful but real value for money. The type of gifts that are really useful are those that need replaced each season. Items like a Log Book, Tide tables and charts all need up dating each year. However, most of us also like gifts that are unique and perhaps high tech. Marine GPS systems are getting more compact and powerful, so some of us would like one for a Christmas gift!
Practical boat owners also appreciate tools both hand and power that can make life a bit more easier when doing the annual maintenance. During the winter that little tool that was given as a present at Christmas can prove very useful! Even reading about ways to improve your vessel is interesting, so not only books but nowadays, cds and dvds are a really great Christmas present.
Two years into this recession means that most boat owners are used to making every penny count. Value for money in gifts for the family and friends is important. But that does not mean that the funny and silly Christmas gifts need to be ignored! Making someone laugh when they realise what they have unwrapped on Christmas morning is a great tonic for these difficult times.
So if you want to see what the top Christmas gifts for practical boat owners are for 2010, then click here.
It is now the end of the season for most of us and thoughts turn to outboard motor maintenance. Lets face it, if we do nothing to our outboard all winter by the time we look at it next spring it will probably be corroded up inside. So we need to consider what needs to be done to maintain it. Firstly, the outboard motor needs to be flushed with clean fresh water – not sea water! Then the petrol tank needs to be empty. Spark plugs cleaned or replaced. Oil changed. WD40 or similar sprayed on all moving parts. Lubricating oil on any bearing that you can gain access to within the engine or moving parts. Finally, store the outboard in a dry cool place away from any excessive heat or dampness.
If you are happy with the way your outboard behaved during the summer then keep it. If you are not happy, then consider replacing it with another model – perhaps newer. Why not look on our store listings to view other outboards that maybe of interest?
Now is a great time to buy a second hand outboard engine! January is a time when people either have spare money or are desperate to sell something to get money. They need money to pay credit card bills. So they look around the house and garage to find something to sell. An outboard engine that has been sitting around gathering dust for the last three months and will still be sitting around for another three months is a prime object for the chop! The thinking behind selling the outboard motor is easy money now and another one can be bought nearer the time.
You can benefit from this fact. Many people will list there outboard engine for sale and accept anything you offer. Just for ready money. Competition is low as not too many others have spare money right now. So you can pick up a bargain. Why not follow this link to see the various outboard engines listed for sale in our store?
Whether you have or want to have a lightweight 2.5 hp 0r 3.5 hp four stroke outboard motor, you could consider buying a Mercury outboard. These are ideal for pushing your tender along to and from the shore. As with all Mercury outboards they are renown for their smooth running and fuel efficiency. They seem to last for a very long time because durability is one of their main features.
Larger outboards in the Mercury range are called the Optimax. Again they are well known for their fuel efficiency and are packed with additional features. Quietness is also a quality these Mercury outboards have as an advantage over rival outboards.
Larger still is the Verado supercharged Mercury outboards with superb power, smooth running and quietness combined with fuel efficiency. All Mercury outboards are tested extremely well in their Quality Assurance programme and are often offered with a 5 year warranty as an option.
To find out if new and nearly new Mercury outboards are for sale in our auction follow this link.
Sometimes when you buy your outboard you really could do with some accessories. Whether it be a control box and cables to aid your handling of the boat, or some method of starting or charging the battery, you will find it in our store. From maintenance items like oil or practical things like an outboard bracket, it will be in our store. Perhaps you just want to know more about your engine and need a manual? Chances are it will be for sale in our store! If you are regularly travelling quite a distance in your boat and need extended tanks, there are some available in our store.
Propellors are often getting damaged. A slight ding on a blade can reduce your engines efficiency and affect fuel consumption. It will be best to replace this damaged propellor with a prefect one. Many are advertised in our store.
