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Good ventilation on your boat is super important for a bunch of reasons. Understanding the importance of boat ventilation is key in basic boat maintenance. Discover how popular products like the studded clamshell boat vent help keep the treacherous moisture below deck at bay. Studded Clamshell Boat Vent: The Importance of Boat Ventilation First off, USCG rules say you need to get rid of any potentially explosive fuel fumes before you start the engine, especially after you've just refueled. This applies to all gas engines, including outboards. Choosing the right type of vent for your boat can balance the humidity...

When you're enjoying a day on the water, the last thing you want to worry about is whether your boat's gauges and parts are functioning properly. But once you notice your fuel gauge seems off or, even worse, you’re suddenly running on empty, it could be an issue with your fuel level sender. The fuel level sender and gauge work together, but in this article, we'll zero in on the sender itself. We'll help you figure out if it's the culprit and guide you through replacing it if necessary, so you can get back to having fun on the water....

Think of your boat's propeller as the link between your engine and the water, similar to how tires connect your car to the road. Unlike tires, propellers don’t wear out from regular use, but they can get damaged—anything from minor nicks on the blades to serious issues from hitting something underwater. To help avoid repeated damage, heavy duty quality parts like stainless steel boat propellers are available to improve durability. MarineSurplus has gathered a  list of repair and replacement tips for stainless steel boat propellers. The propeller hub can also take a hit from a bottom strike or just age...

Why Aftermarket? That's simply answered: Aftermarket is cheaper and often just as high (or higher) quality than factory OEM parts from OMC, Mercury, Yanmar, and other manufacturers. Some of the prices that they charge for parts should be criminal! Take this Mercury Quicksilver Fuel Pump for example. Mercury's parts brand "Quicksilver" sets a retail price of $428.43 for this part. So if you walk in to your local Mercury dealership and order this part it will run you over four hundred dollars, and similar prices can be found throughout the internet as well. But here at Marine Surplus? That same...