Boaters Edge

06/02/2026

Tuesday Tip: Learn to read your tell-tale.

That little stream of water coming out the side of your outboard is not decoration, it's one of the most important gauges on your boat. It tells you the water pump is moving cooling water through the engine.

What you want:
-Strong, steady stream at idle and underway. That is normal.

What to watch for:
-Weak or pulsing stream. Could be a clogged tell-tale tube (try clearing it with air, if available) or a failing impeller.
-No stream at all. Shut the engine down. Now. Please. An impeller failure can kill an outboard in minutes from overheating.
-Hot tell-tale water you can barely touch. Engine is running hot. Get it looked at before it the repair is too costly.

Impellers are wear items. Most manufacturers want them replaced every two to three years regardless of hours. If you cannot remember the last time yours was changed, the answer is too long ago.

We service Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, and MerCruiser. Call us to get on the schedule.

(321) 383-4173
Titusville (Westland Marina)
boatersedge.net

ABYC-certified marine engine repair serving Central Florida since 1998. Inside Westland Marina, Titusville.

05/28/2026

Thursday at the shop.

Boats moving in, boats moving out. This is the rhythm of summer -- the work does not slow down, it just gets hotter. Hurricane season starts Sunday and the calendar fills up week by week from here.

If your boat needs to come in, give us a call. We will be straight with you about timing.

Yamaha. Mercury. Suzuki. MerCruiser. 27+ years experience.
(321) 383-4173
Titusville (Westland Marina)
boatersedge.net

05/27/2026

Back at it.

Long weekend in the rear-view, bays full, phones ringing. This is the part of summer where we start hearing from everyone who took the boat out for Memorial Day and found out something is not quite right.

If that was you over the weekend, call us early in the week. Quicker we know, quicker we can fit you in.

(321) 383-4173
Titusville (Westland Marina)
boatersedge.net

05/26/2026

Tuesday Tip: Hurricane season starts Sunday. Start your plan now, not in August.

Atlantic hurricane season officially opens June 1. Every year we see the same thing- people scrambling the week a storm enters the cone. The fix is doing the work now, when it is calm.

Quick checklist:
-Decide ahead of time: haul out, dry stack, or stay in the slip. Have a backup if your marina fills up.
-Inspect your lines, chafe gear, fenders, and cleats. Replace anything questionable.
-Take photos of your boat, hull ID, engine serial numbers, and current condition. Email them to yourself.
-Verify your insurance coverage and named-storm deductible BEFORE a system forms.
-Top off fuel. Pumps go down when power goes down.
-Pull electronics, cushions, canvas, and loose gear that can become projectiles.
-Have a written plan with your marina or storage facility. Know who is responsible for what.

During these safety inspections you might find your bilge pumps aren't working or there's a leak where the shaft seals; these problems can be detrimental and lead to even more costly repairs. Call us now to get on the schedule, but above all stay safe out there!
(321) 383-4173
Titusville (Westland Marina)
boatersedge.net

05/25/2026

Memorial Day

While we fire up the grills, launch the boats, and enjoy the long weekend, we remember the men and women who never came home so that we could. The freedom to drop the lines and head out on the water on a Monday morning is not free, and it never was.

To the families who carry that loss every day- Thank you. We see you.

From all of us at Boaters Edge, take a moment.

05/22/2026

Friday. First mates ready. Long weekend loaded.

Whatever your plans are-fishing, cruising, sandbar, riverbar, dock party- have a good one. Be smart on the water, take care of each other, watch out for wild-card/first-time boaters out there figuring it out.

We will be closed Monday for the holiday.

(321) 383-4173
Titusville (Westland Marina)
boatersedge.net

05/21/2026

It's a new day and there's always work to be done. But with a good crew to help out, the days go by pretty fast.
If you need a good crew to do your repairs give us a call!

(321) 383-4173
Titusville (Westland Marina)
boatersedge.net

05/20/2026

This is a busy week for us, with the long weekend coming up, we are working hard to send boats back home.

Unfortunately, we have a full schedule right now and can't get promise to get you on before the long weekend if you're having any issues. But don't let that stop you from calling to schedule your boat, let us get you water ready for the next weekend.

(321) 383-4173
Titusville (Westland Marina)
boatersedge.net

05/19/2026

Tuesday Tip: A pre-launch checklist that saves your weekend.

Most of the breakdowns we see on holiday weekends could have been caught in 10 minutes at the dock. Before you back the trailer in, run through this:

-Drain plug installed (yes, every time)
-Battery on, all gauges live
-Fuel level and a clean tank vent
-Engine kill switch lanyard clipped on
-Bilge dry, blower running before starting an inboard
-Steering moves stop to stop with no binding
-Trim and tilt work smoothly
-Nav lights, horn, VHF all check out
-Safety gear on board: PFDs, fire extinguisher in date, flares, throwables
-Float plan shared with someone on land

Five minutes of checks beats a four-hour tow.
If anything on that list is acting up, call us now to get on the schedule. We will do everything we can to get you out on the water but our list is getting long so reseve your spot now!

(321) 383-4173
Titusville (Westland Marina)
boatersedge.net

05/15/2026

Hope you have a good weekend planned. If your boat is ready, get out there. If it is not, you know where to find us next week.

(321) 383-4173
Titusville (Westland Marina)
boatersedge.net