Few things are more frustrating than gathering the kids in your boat and heading to the lake--only to find that your boat will not start. Outboard motors, while often dependable given relative ...

Most boat trailers employ bunk boards to cradle the hull during towing and storage. In fact, many boats spend far more time on wood bunks than they do in the water, so these boards should be inspected ...

FORT RIPLEY — Margo Varney and Mark Paycer know so much about boats it is difficult to picture life without them. From sailboats to pontoons with problems ranging from chips to leaks to damaged ...

Insurance is an important part of any business plan, providing peace-of-mind that an unforeseen catastrophe won't put your successful enterprise out of business. Boat repair companies face some unique ...

Josh and Sylvia Kramer, owners of Flathead Mobile Marine, at their home on Oct. 16, 2025. (Kate Heston/Daily Inter Lake) Josh and Sylvia Kramer, owners of Flathead Mobile Marine, at their home on Oct.