Yamaha vs. Mercury vs. Suzuki: Choosing Your Repower Engine
We sell and repower with all three, so here is an even-handed look at how Yamaha, Mercury and Suzuki compare, and which factors should actually drive your decision.
What Does It Cost to Repower a Boat? A Lowcountry Guide
Repower quotes vary far more because of rigging than because of the engine. Here is every factor that moves the number, so you can read your quote properly and ask the right questions.
10 Signs It’s Time to Repower Your Outboard
Repair bills stacking up, compression dropping, parts getting scarce. Ten signals that tell Lowcountry boat owners a repower makes more sense than another repair.
Hurricane Season Boat Prep: A Lowcountry Owner’s Checklist
Storm surge, not wind, causes most Lowcountry boat losses. Here is the timing and the checklist we walk our McClellanville and Charleston customers through every hurricane season.
Common Blazer Bay Boat Questions, Answered
Every week we field the same handful of questions from folks considering a Blazer bay boat, whether they are brand new to boating or moving up from another brand. Instead of answering them one at a time, we pulled together the questions we hear most often into one place. If you do not see your…
Bay Boat Fuel Efficiency: Getting More Range Out of Your Blazer
Fuel is one of the biggest ongoing costs of boat ownership, and it is also one of the easiest things to improve with a few simple habits. Whether you are trying to stretch a tank on a long run to the outer reefs or just trying to cut down on how often you stop at…
How to Prepare Your Boat for a Service Appointment: A Simple Checklist
A little preparation before you drop your boat off for service can save you time, save you money, and help our technicians diagnose issues faster and more accurately. Showing up with a clean boat, a clear description of the problem, and the right paperwork makes the whole process smoother for everyone. Here is the checklist…
Why Local Boat Service Matters: What to Expect at Cape Romain Marine
When something goes wrong with your boat, the last thing you want is to ship it off to a stranger three hours away or wait weeks for a mail-order part. Local, authorized service matters more in boating than in almost any other kind of ownership, because saltwater is unforgiving and small problems become expensive ones…
First 20 Hours: Breaking In Your New Blazer Boat the Right Way
Taking delivery of a new Blazer is one of the best days of boat ownership, and it is tempting to run it hard right out of the gate. But the first 20 hours on a new outboard and a new boat set the tone for how everything performs down the road. A proper break-in protects…
Blazer Boat Warranty Explained: What’s Covered and What to Expect
A boat warranty sounds simple until you actually need to use it, and that is when the fine print matters most. Blazer backs its boats with manufacturer coverage designed to protect your investment against defects in materials and workmanship, separate from the coverage that comes with your outboard engine. Because exact terms, timeframes, and covered…