Boating & Fishing Blog

Outboards are an integral component of the boat. Spending a considerable amount of time on the manual and knowing what horsepower to go for is a must before paying some big bucks on the engine. Once you are all theoretically caught up, it’s time to understand and make your pick from a wide variety of selections. From 2.5 Hp to 600 Hp, you get many options when you search for Mercury Outboard engines for sale. Read this article to learn more about the best ones.

Fishing is an excellent recreational water sport and a livelihood for many, and even experienced boaters are sometimes in a dilemma on which boat to choose while heading out for an expedition. When compared to fiberglass boats, Aluminum fishing boats comes highly recommended in British Columbia for the following reasons:

Most new boaters learn about new gears and pieces of equipment from their peers. It is usual for them to follow the trend even without knowing its uses. Before jumping in and purchasing a kicker or auxiliary motors, we recommend you assess your boat and make a list of your preferences and usages. Alberni Power and Marine is a renowned fishing boat and outboard motor dealer in BC, Canada. We tend to sell oodles of kicker boat motors in and around Vancouver Island. Read on to understand why a kicker is a perfect sidekick for your boat.

Outboards are a great asset to any boat. Apart from being fuel-efficient, their easy-to-maintain and repair features are highlights while choosing the engine. Regardless of its reputation as easy to fix, things could take a turn for the worse if you are adrift with a boat full of tired and panicky passengers. Are you a new boater? Or an experienced guy who knows his crescent from the Allen wrench from the set? In the first scenario, although google can help you understand your hitch, professional help is highly recommended while dealing with the issues.

It’s been more than a year since we first heard of quarantine and lockdown. Life in the post-covid world is filled with regulations on how to social distance and keep yourself healthy. And our economy has taken a hit in more ways than one. So it came off as a massive surprise to the boating world when instead of the expected fall in trade, last year recorded one of the highest sales in recent history from a 15 to 50 percent increase in the overall market. With families vying to get out and enjoy a peaceful and safe day out, boating has become the new trend. “We just saw powerboats go through the roof in 2020,” quotes Sara Anghel, President of NMMA Canada. So here are few reasons as to why boat buying in BC is a good idea during COVID-19.