Boating Magazine Editor-in-Chief Kevin Falvey shares practical advice to help boaters stay safe, prepared and ready for the water. Together with Sierra, a trusted name in marine replacement parts, Kevin covers essential boating know-how, from pre-departure checks to choosing the right marine hose and maintaining your fuel system.
Before leaving the dock, a few simple checks can help set the stage for a safer day on the water. Kevin covers essential pre-departure steps, from checking safety equipment and testing your horn to recognizing potential fuel issues before starting the engine. Sierra helps boaters stay prepared with trusted marine products designed for life on the water.
The right hose or tubing matters to the safety and reliability of your boat. Kevin explains how to choose the right product for the application, what to look for in ratings and identification, and why marine-specific construction matters. Sierra marine hose and tubing are designed to meet the demands of the marine environment.
Regular fuel-system inspections can help identify potential problems before they become bigger issues. Kevin covers what to inspect, from fuel filters and hoses to fittings and connections, along with simple ways to stay on top of maintenance. Quality Sierra fuel-system components help keep your boat ready for the water.
In this installment of Ask the Experts, Randy Vance tells us about a kit, available through Sierra Marine, that will help you address any electrical problems that might occur on your boat. Sierra Marine has all the tools, and Randy shares all his knowledge to help you through any wiring issues.
In this installment of Ask the Experts, Boating Magazine’s Editor-at-Large Randy Vance tells of his love of working on his boats, including changing the oil and using an oil change kit from Sierra Marine makes that task quick and easy. Part numbers from your boat’s engine translate seamlessly to Sierra Marine’s parts numbers, which simplifies finding the right tools for the job.
Randy Vance, Editor-at-Large of Boating Magazine, takes us through the steps necessary to keep your boat’s motor running at peak efficiency. In this installment of Ask the Experts, Randy goes about his annual task of changing the gear case lube. With tools from Sierra Marine, and Randy’s vast supply of knowledge, this chore will seem like a breeze.
Randy Vance, Editor-at-Large of Boating Magazine, has a life-long love of boats. Playing in them, working in them and also working on them. In this installment of Ask the Experts, Randy explains the steps necessary to change the water separating fuel filter. As Randy says, if you think it’s time to change a part, it’s a good idea to do it.
In this installment of Ask the Experts, Boating Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Kevin Falvey walks us through the task of upgrading from incandescent lights to LED lights. Kevin advises laying out all your parts from Sierra before you begin to make this simple task even simpler.
Kevin Falvey, Boating Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, talks sacrificial anodes In this installment of Ask the Experts. Kevin’s advice for when to change your anodes with parts from Sierra? Every year, it’s cheap insurance.
Kevin Falvey, Boating Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, walks through the necessary steps to change your fuel lines in this episode of Ask the Experts. Kevin stresses safety during fuel line maintenance and parts from Sierra.
In this installment of Ask the Experts, Boating Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Kevin Falvey gets specific with what is necessary to ensure the longevity of your marine engine.
Over the years, an original engine cutoff switch can sometimes fail due to corrosion, creating critical safety concerns. Jim Hendricks, Electronics Editor at Boating Magazine, explains why a cutoff switch is an easy part to check and replace with Sierra parts.
Trailer jacks are a boon to boaters, helping them hitch up, unhook, and store their trailers. In this episode of Ask the Experts, Jim Hendricks, Electronics Editor at Boating Magazine, walks us through selecting and replacing the trailer jack with Sierra parts. Jim Hendricks, Boating Magazine‘s Electronics Editor, demonstrates how to choose and replace a trailer jack with Sierra parts in this episode of Ask the Experts. Trailer jacks are incredibly useful for boaters, simplifying the hitching, unhitching, and storage of their trailers.
Jim Hendricks, Electronics Editor at Boating Magazine, is an experienced boater with extensive knowledge of battery cable replacement. DIY enthusiasts can follow along in this installment of Ask the Experts. Due to the significant energy stored in batteries, always exercise caution when replacing cables or consult a local marine dealer.
The battery switch is a small but mighty component, allowing boaters control over which battery to use when starting the boat, engine, and accessories. Boating Magazine’s Electronics Editor, Jim Hendricks, shows how easy it is to install this useful component on your boat thanks to Sierra.