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"The grass is always greener, but what you don’t know is that grass may be fake. Even though it’s greener, doesn’t mean it’s real.”

“The grass is always greener, but what you don’t know is that grass may be fake. Even though it’s greener, doesn’t mean it’s real.”
 
That’s one of my favorite quotes these days. There are lots of people out there wishing for different situations right now. Wishing to get out of the house, to travel, to stop homeschooling, to find a new job, to eat at a restaurant, to hang out with friends, to visit loved ones who are ill - even wishing for a break from very long hours caring for others who are sick and need attention. Our situations are all different and so many are dealing with great loss. It’s really hard to pull any positive thoughts out of the most devastating situations, but maybe one of the lessons we can take from this is to have a better appreciation for what is real.
 

Spring into the Boating Season

Spring is right around the corner promising warmer, longer days and more opportunities to get out on the water. For boaters in cooler climates, the pending arrival of spring means it’s time to get busy prepping their boats for the first official splash of the season.
 

Coast Guard Safety Inspections

Are you ready to pass a Coast Guard safety inspection? Coast Guard policy requires safety inspections as a method of outreach to the boating public to impress upon them the importance of carrying the necessary safety equipment in case of an emergency. When your boat is properly equipped, you can enjoy your time on the water even more with the peace of mind that you and your passengers are safe. These preventative inspections can happen at anytime so it’s important to make sure you are always ready. As these hard-working men and women of the Coast Guard put their lives on the line when called on to make hazardous rescues at sea, boaters need to prepare for and respect these inspections so that they are completed quickly and efficiently.

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That feeling going into Championship Sunday of the Bassmaster Classic. @chriszaldain

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That morning sunrise on Championship Sunday.

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Thank you to all of our owners and fans who stopped by during the @bass_nation Classic. Congrats to @ottdefoeon winning the 2019 classic on his home body of water! See ya in 2020!

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“Ohhh Tennessee River” Day 2 of the @bass_nation Classic is underway.

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It’s almost time to get this party started at the 2019 @bass_nationClassic!

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If you are in Rocky Top, come to the @bass_nation expo and say hi 👋! Today thru Sunday!

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One last salty post before we switch gears and get fresh on ya!
📸: @contenderboatsofficial

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Great job to all of Yamaha powered teams and everyone that competed this week at @jjfishweek. See ya in 2020! Sail On!

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XTO action at @jjfishweek@contenderboatsofficial

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As the sun sets on day 1 of @jjfishweek Tomorrow is the final day!
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📸: @conchy_tonk

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Another tagged sword ⚔️ release for @thebillfishfoundation
📷: @dodgeocean

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There’s no replacement... #YamahaXTO
📷: @carlyh620

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Sunday Funday Battle Station.
📷: @captdjack101

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It’s that time of year! #Lunker
📷: @altonjrfishing

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There’s no replacement for displacement!
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📷: @ah360views

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Patiently waiting.
📷: @sportsmansadv

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The sight never gets old.
📷: @captbennyblanco

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Chasing that bite... @camoknighton @jeffkriet.
📷: @connorjmegan

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Saturday night lights.
📷: @thejasonspiewak

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What Sunday Funday looks like with @alagnakriver.
📷: @ifishtv

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Those weekend views are just ahead.
📷: @jupitermarine

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We got your back!
📷: @sportsmanboats

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“Back in my day” #TBTwith @skeeter_boats

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Wednesday Workout 💪.
📷: @_kato3_

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Monday meetings. #YamahaXTO
📷: @bill_platt

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‘Tis the season
📷: @seahunterboats

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If you ain’t first, you’re last... @captainalexcastellanos
📷: @shakeandbakefishingteam

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Great minds think alike. #YamahaXTO
📷: @sportsmanboats

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The release...@captpage .
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📷: @captrickmurphy

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“Let me tell you about my hard day at work”
📷: @txsbassman

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It’s always Sunday Funday here.
📷: @reelprincesportfishing

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“Baby got back”
📷: @factsoffishing

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When your name is @showme_catfishing you better show me a catfish! Or hug one 🤗@g3sportsman
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📷: @modernoutdoormedia

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They say it’s cold up north. 🤷‍♂️
📷: @seahunterboats

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Sunday Funday.
📷: @sportsmanboats

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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Yamaha!

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Saturday commute.
📷: @tacklewebs

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It’s all about perspective.
📷: @shorecatchcharters

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Your weekend starts here.
📷: @hellsbayboatworks

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Team work makes the dream work.
📷: @double_diamondfishing

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Your weekend chariot awaits. @sirreelfishingteam #YamahaXTO
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📷: @ah360views

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Poling through the work week. #skifflife 📷: @xpressboats

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If you can think of a good fishing pun, let minnow.
📷: @g3sportsman

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Monday Motivation...
📷: @captkrisp

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Happy Veterans Day! Learn more about @freedomfighteroutdoors and their mission to help get Veterans on the water and outdoors. Click the link in our bio
📷: @freedomfighteroutdoors

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Friday Night Lights
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📷: @mfinmedia

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Fishing with @fish_shimano_north_america since back in the day #TBT

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Wahoooooo! It’s Wednesday!
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📷: @getbent_charters

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Hold on tight, it’s only Monday.
📷: @power.pole

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Wrote a note that said “Will be back in a minute”

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Thank you to all of our customers, builders and dealers who visited us during the 2018 @fortlauderdaleintlboatshow. See ya in 2019! #FLIBS2018 #AnotherOneInTheBooks
📷: @markyberta

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That @chriscraftboatscolor match tho... 🔥 #YamahaXTO

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Boat show flexing 💪 #YamahaXTO #FLIBS2018

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Reliability, no matter where your destination is. #FLIBS2018

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Friday Night Lights, boat show style! #FLIBS2018 #YamahaXTO

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Day 2 of @fortlauderdaleintlboatshow #flibs2018 is on! #YamahaXTO

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This year, take #Halloweento the extreme! #YamahaXTO 🎃

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Sunday Sunrise. @maverickboats @mbgboats
📸: @tarponwt

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Who else is ready to get on the water this weekend? @contenderboatsofficial
📸: @intenseprofishing

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Who’s bringing the butter?
📸: @bluewaterlife_jm

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The last Wednesday and Thursday in July means one thing...#MiniSeason
📸: @frustrated_amateurs

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The V8 XTO Offshore features an electric steering system—an industry first. An electric motor directly moves and secures the outboard, rather than using typical electro-hydraulics. This delivers responsive, precise, leak-free steering, while consuming less power, streamlining rigging and reducing maintenance. Click on the link in our bio to learn more. #YamahaXTO#YamahaOutboards

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Sunday Funday!
📸: @joeyday79

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It’s Geaux Time for the weekend! @geauxtimefishingteam 📸: @mgcbc

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Do the fish know the weekend is near? 📸: @sport_fish_gallery

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This 5.6L V8 is powering the boats of today and ready for the boats of tomorrow. Click the link in our bio to learn more. #YamahaXTO

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No caption needed.
📸: @edgewaterboats

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We had that fishy feeling that @navionics and @garminmarine teaming up would produce results.
📸: @carlyh620

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Weekends are best spent with a few friends. @evergladesboats#EBR18
📸: @kelektive

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“You’re not Good Time Charlie, You’re Awesome Time Charlie!!” @goodtimecharliecharters
📸: @conchy_tonk

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Saturday morning at the Salmon-A-Rama!

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Congratulations to @captbennyblanco for winning the 1st annual @costasunglasses@captainsforcleanwater conservative award. The work isn’t over yet but Benny is a great example to follow. #conservation

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Those work week blues. @onthewatermagazine
📸: @captmikeholliday

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Our version of a Monday morning meeting.
📸: @carlyh620

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Sunday morning sunrise.
📸: @guidelinestv

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From the fish’s POV
📸: @g3sportsman

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Nothing says freedom more than the ability to go fly fishing for bonefish with an active duty Captain (USMC). @perrydiver
📸: @flyfishinghawaii

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Freeman Friday!
📸: @freemanboatworks

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4th of July sunrise.
📸: @intenseprofishing@contenderboatsofficial

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Free diving at the reef.
📸: @miamiskindiver

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The beginning of July is special for many reasons! One of those is tasty and a great way to spend time with family. #ScallopSeason
📸: @brandenmauldin26

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Congratulations and Good Luck to @justinlucasbass and @jleefishing, both fishing on “Championship Monday” on Lake Ohae during the @bass_nation Elite series.

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It’s an integrated power system. #YamahaXTO

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Mornings at the gym.
📸: @_capt_matt_

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The marine industry is in need of skilled technicians. We are at the @skillsusa National Championship where techs from across the country are competing not only against each other here but also with live on the spot job interviews for their future in the industry.

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1st official Blue Marlin release by the all new @gradywhite_boats456 powered by #YamahaXTO 
Congrats to JB Pearsall of Grady White Boats fishing in day 2 of the Hatteras Marlin Club tournament. Official rules for lines out for the day was 3:00, and JB hooked up at 2:58.

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Waking up with that froggy feeling. Congrats to @ish_monroe on his win on the Mississippi River.

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Coming in August 2018 to a dealer near you. #YamahaXTO
📸: @bill_platt

Props: How They're Made

Go inside Yamaha Precision Propellers, Inc. to see the art and craft of manufacturing propellers.

Triple Tuesday #Sunsetwith @gulfstreamyachts 📷: @jjslater

Triple Tuesday #Sunsetwith @gulfstreamyachts
📷: @jjslater

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Santa knows about reliability.
📷: @bill_platt

 

How to Winterize Your Boat

Video Killed the Radio Star

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Pompano served up Shake N Bake style!
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Saliors’s Delight! -@tysilliman
📷:: @trendsetter4life

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Who's looking forward to next weekend already?

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Reliability with @cayosupandboatworks

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Weekend goals
@outboardpaintshop #yamahaoutboards #fishing @contenderboatsofficial #weekend #goals

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Great minds think alike. Make sure to check out our friends at Power Pole for an awesome giveaway.
@power.pole #yamahaoutboards #powerpole #fishing #boats

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Alaska sunrise.
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Pushing through the work week
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Catch n release sheepshead.
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Exactly how big are these mini lobster? Be safe out there during mini-season!
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Martha's Sunset
📷:: @south_of_the_vineyard

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We did it y’all!!! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cobia and I got top offshore lady angler during the @saltycatch fishing rodeo! ❤️🎣 Here’s my 1st place 57#!!
📷: @strictlybusinessfishing

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Carolina Sunset.
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Swimming away to battle another day with @westinyancey and @g3sportsman

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Congrats to team @intenseprofishing on winning the @adsfr_

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Weekend blues
📷:: @captainryanfarner of @haulingrassfishingteam

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Weekend vibes ahead
@acevedo_alejandro via @cobiaboats

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@officialg3boats certified guide @brianfetzer61 is looking forward to a walleye filled type of weekend.
#yamahaoutboards #g3boats @g3sportsman #freshwater #fishing #walleye

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We have pushed our way through the work week. The weekend is near and @skiptheskiffdog is ready!
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Multitasking for @captlacey
📷:: @capt.chriswittman

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Fish on! @xpressboats

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The happy place! With the sun setting they bit as fast as you could get it out there for a couple days in a row! This is as good as it gets! @captbrandonnelson

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Lunchtime escape. @ryancollinsmedia

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Struck out at the Blue Marlin Grand Championship but watching my nephew catch his first Red Snapper on Sunday made it much better! @doublejfishing

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Kris with @nautilusflyreels and @oliverwhitefishing landing a solid Seatrout. @nativeflycharters #YamahaOutboards #nautilusreels #gloomis #cortlandline #flyfishing #saltwaterfishing #nativeflycharters#iftd2017 #icast2017 #maverickboats

Everyone Should Promote Conservation

When you’ve been in the fishing business as long as I have, you tend to reflect on the “good days” and “special catches,” and not as much about opportunities for others to have those memorable days on the water.

It's a Matter of Timing

During seminars, I am often asked how long I stay on a spot trying to catch bass before I give up and move to some other location.

Gasoline Basics

It’s really nice to see gasoline prices dropping, as fuel prices are usually one of the largest expenses when fishing or boating.

Command Link Digital Gauges Keep You Informed

A lot of the new flats and bay boats on the market come with Yamaha Command Link^® Digital Gauges as standard equipment...

Outboard Warranties Are Like Insurance For Your Motor

When you travel around the country hauling a boat and fishing for a living, it’s super important that your boat runs well.

Y-COP Shuts Down Outboard Thieves

If you haven’t heard about Yamaha Customer Outboard Protection or Y-COP, then you really need to read this blog.

Yamaha Outboards Mobile App is Essential for Anglers on the Road

On my way to the last Bassmaster Elite Series event on Toledo Bend, I realized that I didn’t pack my back-up prop.

Make Motor Flushing Part of Your Daily Routine

May is the top tarpon month in the Florida Keys, which means I’m on the water just about every day. I leave home in the dark and it’s usually dark when I get back home, so by this time of the month I’m running on autopilot.

Helm Master’s Digital Steering Makes Boating And Fishing Easier

When people talk about Yamaha’s Helm Master Digital Integrated Boat Control System, they seem to focus on joystick control, but Helm Master isn’t just a joystick; it’s digital steering that is by far the best you’ll ever experience.

Power Tilt and Trim Maintenance Makes a Difference

It’s easy to overlook the importance of the tilt and trim unit on your Yamaha outboard motor, but it’s one of the most essential components for getting the best performance out of your boat and motor.