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The Difference between AGM or Gel Cell Batteries

How to Refuel Safely Every Time by BoatTEST.com

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Three Ethanol Myths Clarified in BoatUS Magazine

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Ed Huck Marine is a full service marina featuring factory trained technicians for all your Mercury, Mercruiser, Volvo and Seadoo needs. We are very proud of having the finest marine staff capable of getting you back on the water fast for almost all service issues, helping to ensure one of the longest boating seasons available.

Below you will find links to factory recommended service schedules with guidance pricing as well as some interesting articles on general boat maintenace and service.

Service Links to Maintenance Schedules and Service Stories

Website Name: MerCruiser Service Schedule
Mercury Marine's recommended service schedule
Visit the site: http://www.marina.ca/Services/ServiceCorner/Mercruiser.aspx

Website Name: Mercury Service Schedule
Mercury Marine's recommended service schedule and items with price guidance. As Mercury continues to introduce newer and more fuel efficient power-plants the technology to diagnose and service becomes ever more important. Ed Huck Marine continues to invest in the latest tools to ensure our fixed right the first time policy.
Visit the site: http://www.marina.ca/Services/ServiceCorner/Mercury.aspx

Website Name: Clean Marine Policy
Ed Huck Marine is a proud supporter of the Clean Marine initiative and as such asks that our boaters participate in the program as well. Please review our Clean Marine Policy.
Visit the site: http://www.marina.ca/Services/ServiceCorner/CleanMarinePolicy.aspx

Website Name: Battery Maintenance
One of the most sensitive yet critical components to your boat are its' batteries. The nature of boating and especially the extended periods of non-use are very harmful, please read is short article on battery care.
Visit the site: http://www.marina.ca/Services/ServiceCorner/Batteries.aspx

Website Name: Ethanol Fuels
As fuel companies move more and more towards alternative fuels and flex fuels, it is very important to understand the relationship of ethanol in the marine environment. To date Ed Huck Marine has been fortunate to continue to be able to supple 89 octane ethanol free fuel.
Visit the site: http://www.marina.ca/Services/ServiceCorner/EthanolFuels2007.aspx

Website Name: 2 Stroke Oil Debate
Ever wondered what the difference between 2 stroke engine oils was? Well even if you have not lost sleep over this question it is a potentially very expensive answer if you guess wrong. This is a great article on the subject.
Visit the site: http://www.sea-doo.net/techarticles/oil/oil.htm

Website Name: The Difference between AGM or Gel Cell Batteries
Here is a great article in Boats.com regarding some of the differences between these two battery technologies and why one may be better then the other in your boat.
Visit the site: http://www.boats.com/blog/2010/10/agm-or-gel-cell-marine-battery-choices/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+BoatscomBlog+%28Boats.com+Blog%29

Website Name: Hose Maintenance
Good article on the importance of your boat's hoses maintenance from a great boating resource The Mad Mariner
Visit the site: http://www.madmariner.com/ownership/maintenance/story/WHAT_YOU_SHOULD_KNOW_ABOUT_HOSE_120910_OM

Website Name: How to Refuel Safely Every Time by BoatTEST.com
Every year there are dozens of boat explosions after refueling. In fact, with a gasoline-powered boat, the moments just after refueling when the blowers are turned on and the engines are started is the precise time when explosions are most likely to occur. Fuel leaks can occur on any boat at any time in any number of places. While explosions after refueling typically happen on older boats, Murphy’s Law holds true for new boats as well.
Visit the site: http://www.boattest.com/Resources/view_news.aspx?NewsID=4071

Website Name: Three Ethanol Myths Clarified in BoatUS Magazine
Very good article by Bob Adriance in BoatUS Magazine discussing three of the most common "myths" about Ethanol treated fuels.
Visit the site: http://www.boatus.com/magazine/2011/december/ethanol.asp