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Small yet effective shade options for your Skiff & Boat

Dave LeGear

4 days ago4 min read

Skiff & Bay Boats

Small yet effective shade options for your Skiff & Boat

Ideas I have seen and collected over the years that you may be able to use on yours for some temp shade.

Just what is Octane and how much do I need?

Dave LeGear

Dec 16, 20248 min read

Caring for our Rides

Just what is Octane and how much do I need?

Octane rating measures a fuel's anti-knock properties, indicating its resistance to engine knocking.

Some Skiff Music to bring her back on home with!

Dave LeGear

Nov 21, 20242 min read

Announcements

Some Skiff Music to bring her back on home with!

Some Skiff Music to bring her back on home with.

The Flats Nation Flag collection is on Sale!

Dr. Christian Marrero

Nov 21, 20242 min read

Clothing & Gear

The Flats Nation Flag collection is on Sale!

Dave has been a little busy updating our Flag collection.

Better protect your trailer from salt water effects.

Dave LeGear

Nov 20, 20246 min read

Skiff & Bay Boats

Better protect your trailer from salt water effects.

Here are a few things I have found to help extend their life and appearance

Another way to help secure your Trailer!

Dave LeGear

Nov 15, 20242 min read

Skiff & Bay Boats

Another way to help secure your Trailer!

My receiver hitch lock fit well right where the Fulton swing tongue pin would normally sit

The Bimini Clip (again) without drilling any holes!

Dave LeGear

Nov 14, 20242 min read

Skiff & Bay Boats

The Bimini Clip (again) without drilling any holes!

The Bimini Clip

Upholstery Care Tips from Spradling Marine

Dave LeGear

Nov 10, 20243 min read

Caring for our Rides

Upholstery Care Tips from Spradling Marine

A nice guide on what and better yet, what (not) to use, for those awesome vinyl-coated covered seats.

SIMRAD NSS Evo3 - Carry and Storage Case Idea

Dave LeGear

Oct 29, 20242 min read

Skiff & Bay Boats

SIMRAD NSS Evo3 - Carry and Storage Case Idea

For those that do not have your SIMRAD or other brand of Marine Electronics permanently mounted

Dave LeGear

Oct 4, 20241 min read

Media

Flats Nation News and Updates Volume 8

Flats Nation News and Updates Volume 8.

Dave LeGear

Oct 4, 20248 min read

Caring for our Rides

Clay Bar use and tips!

I freely admit it, I can be a bit of a clean freak (blame it on Mom, whose house was clean enough for open heart surgery) and the Military.

Maximizing Efficiency: Tracking Fuel Burn and Maintenance Costs for Your Toys.

Dave LeGear

Sep 24, 20247 min read

Caring for our Rides

Maximizing Efficiency: Tracking Fuel Burn and Maintenance Costs for Your Toys.

Tracking fuel burn rates and other maintenance work will help you find what is operating best in your engines

Dave LeGear

Sep 15, 20241 min read

Media

Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 17

Fujifilm Optics will soon join us on Flats Nation.

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On! Tire Balance Tips.

Dave LeGear

Sep 10, 20246 min read

Skiff & Bay Boats

Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On! Tire Balance Tips.

Imbalanced tires cause vibration, uneven tread wear, and steering issues, compromising safety and handling.

Dave LeGear

Aug 24, 20242 min read

Caring for our Rides

Shurhold One Bucket System

I have mentioned this product before on other sites, but it is a great time, gel, and clear coat saver for your boat and automobiles! It...

Dave LeGear

Aug 20, 20245 min read

Caring for our Rides

Deep Clean in a Bottle!

Get stains out of the hull and vinyl seat covers, and nothing works like this stuff does.

GARMIN vs SIMRAD - What you need to know.

Dave LeGear

Jul 11, 202416 min read

Skiff & Bay Boats

GARMIN vs SIMRAD - What you need to know.

Wherever you plan on boating, an excellent marine GPS is crucial to getting around unfamiliar waters without running aground!

Dave LeGear

Jun 7, 20243 min read

Clothing & Gear

Flats Nation Trophy Stickers are here!

Low budget Outboard Pre-Lube Pump (4 Stroke only)

Dave LeGear

Apr 27, 20244 min read

Skiff & Bay Boats

Low budget Outboard Pre-Lube Pump (4 Stroke only)

Pre-Lube pumps circulate lube oil throughout the engine before it is started.

Dave LeGear

Feb 4, 20242 min read

Clothing & Gear

Flats Nation logo stickers are now in the store!

Thanks to Brother Dave Rivera, who makes our killer lineup of our "Been There/Caught That" Trophy stickers! Made a few tweaks and added...

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