Memorial Day Weekend Checklist

Memorial Day, though a somber holiday in some respects, is also the unofficial start to the summer season. The three-day weekend at the end of May allows families to flock to pools, beaches, lakes, and rivers for some fun in the sun. Memorial Day weekend is chock full of barbecues and summer kick-off parties.

On the water, boaters are eager to show off their motorboats and jet skis. Everyone just seems to be in a good mood, waving to other boats as they cruise by. To ensure a good time is had by all, make sure to go through your inspection checklist, including refilling with Evinrude XD50 oil. Make sure you have plenty of life vests and that your first aid kits have been restocked. Lots of food, drinks, sunscreen, and friends are also a must for a successful party.

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2011 Houston Summer Boat Show

“Livin’ the Dream!” is the theme of the 2011 Houston Boat Show. From powerboats to personal watercraft to fishing gear, the show will feature activities for boating enthusiasts and their families. The show runs from June 15th through the 19th at the Reliant Center in Houston, Texas.

Among the exhibitors are Breakwater Marine Electronics, Gulf Coast Marine, Boats Etc. and more. The admission price is a bargain. It only costs eight dollars for adults and four dollars for children 12 years old and younger. Plus, there is a coupon on the show’s website for two dollars off admission to the Wednesday and Thursday exhibitions. Make sure to order Evinrude XD100 oil to go along with the swanky new boat or boats that are sure to catch your eye at the arena.

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Crystal Coast Boat Show

The 2011 Crystal Coast Boat Show kicks off on the evening of Friday, May 20. For $50, participants can attend the kick-off party with the theme “Mutiny on the Bounty.” Live musical entertainment and food will be served.

The next two days will feature new and used boats on the water and dry land. Marine products and services will be featured throughout the event. Local vendors and restaurants will also be hawking their wares and treats. An art showcase and antique car show will be held on Saturday, and a fishing tournament will be held Sunday. If you’re thinking of heading down to North Carolina for the festivities, be sure you’ve got plenty of Evinrude XD100 oil.

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History of Evinrude Outboard Motors Part 2

The alleged inspiration for the invention of the outboard motor is romance. Ole Evinrude and Bessie Cary were having a picnic two and a half miles from shore, on an island in Okauchee Lake. Cary said that she wished for some ice cream, and Evinrude, ever obliging, rowed back to shore for it.

By the time he got back to their picnic site, the dish of ice cream had melted. This sparked Evinrude’s imagination. He envisioned an engine that could replace the oar. In 1906 Cary and Evinrude married, and the following year Evinrude founded Evinrude Motors in Milwaukee. In 1909, the firm introduced a one cylinder outboard motor that became an instant success. Check back tomorrow for the next chapter of the story, and don’t forget to stock up on Evinrude XD50 oil!

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History of Evinrude Outboard Motors Part 1

The inventor of Evinrude outboard motors, Ole Evinrude, was born in Oslo, Norway in 1877. As a child, he moved with his family to the United States where they settled near Cambridge, Wisconsin. Evinrude, interested in mechanics, secured an apprenticeship with a machinist when he was 16 years old.

Internal combustion engines were new at the turn of the century. Evinrude, fascinated by the engines, set up his own firm to build small engines. Evinrude focused on engineering while his assistant, Bessie Cary, focused on the books. Evinrude married Cary in 1906, a year before he founded Evinrude Motors. Look for tomorrow’s post that will divulge the inspiration and creation of the outboard boat engine. While you’re waiting, be sure to place your order for Evinrude XD100 oil.

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Spotlight On: Mercury Marine

Mercury Marine is one of the most well-known brands associated with motorboats. The company was founded in 1939 when Carl Kiekhaefer, an engineer, purchased an outboard motor company in Wisconsin. Kiekhaefer and his workers rebuilt motors and sold them through Montgomery Ward, a mail order company. Since his motors withstood the elements better than other motors on the market, Kiekhaefer named his company after the Roman god, Mercury.

One year after the company’s founding, Kiekhaefer took 16,000 orders at the 1940 New York Boat Show. The company acquired government contracts during WW-II and continued to see the business boom during the post-war era. In 1961 Mercury merged with the Brunswick Corporation. Today, the product brands include Mercury, Mercury Racing, MerCruiser, and Mariner outboards. Evinrude XD100 oil is perfect for keeping your top notch outboard motor running.

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Spotlight On: Bayliner

The largest manufacturer of recreational boats is Bayliner. In 1957 boat Orin Edson racer started selling racing boats in a parking lot in Seattle, WA. The first Bayliner was sold by Edson’s Advanced Outboard Marine business that year. By the following year Edson had grown so much he was able to open a showroom that began selling several brands of new powerboats, wooden boats, and outboard engines.

Eventually, Edson got into boat building and purchased the Bayliner name from his long-time friend and supplier, Al Koffel. Through the 1960s and 70s the company developed a name for innovative design, as well as excellent working conditions for its employees. In 1986 Bayliner joined the Brunswick Corporation, the largest marine company in the world. Bayliner has facilities in Tennessee and Washington in the U.S., as well as in Mexico and Portugal. If you’re fortunate enough to own a Bayliner, be sure to keep the motor in tip top shape with Evinrude XD50 oil.

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New Sealines in the Works

Sealine is hoping to put eight new models on the market in the next couple of years. The S28 sports cruiser is the hotly anticipated follow up to the S25 and the SC29. Most likely, the S28 will be the new entry-level boat Sealine.

Another new endeavor is the F36. The model will have a sub 40 foot fly bridge, meaning more luxury. As a result, the F37 will no longer be produced. The F37 has been Sealine’s longest serving model, but with the improvements on the new F36 the transition shouldn’t be difficult. Whether you own a Sealine boat or not, be sure to stock up on Evinrude XD100 oil for your motorboat!

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Antique and Classic Boat Festival

The Antique and Classic Boat Festival will be held at the Brewer Hawthorne Cove Marina in Salem, Massachusetts. The festival has previously been held in Boston and Quincy. Antique boats from 1946 and prior, as well as classic boats from 1975 and prior will be on display.

Past participants include ‘Dorothy’ an 1898 fantail lake launch, ‘Sumoria’ a 1929 motor yacht, and ‘Goldeneye’ a 1960 Concordia yawl. In addition to mingling with other boat lovers, there is an optional judging competition. Awards will be given for Best Sailboat, Best Powerboat, Best Hand-Powered Boat, Best Reproduction, Finest Interior, and more. If you hope to participate, get your boat competition ready with Evinrude XD100 oil.

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Safety Regulations for Boating in Illinois

Illinois is home to several popular boating destinations. These include Lake Michigan, Carlyle Lake, Rend Lake, Fox Lake, and Lake of Egypt. Before heading out to one of these prime destinations, make sure that you have all of your legal ducks in a row.

For instance, know that minors can operate a motorboat in Illinois, if they are at least 12 years old and accompanied by an adult 18 years or older, or have completed an Illinois Boating Education Course. Illinois has many regulations in regard to safety, accident reporting, and consequences for operating a motorboat under the influence. Rather than reading through every ordinance, check out the handy highlights available online. Be sure to also order Evinrude XD50 oil so your Illinois fishing trip will go swimmingly!

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Rules and Regulations for Boating in Florida

Now that May is upon us, warm weather is starting to reach even the colder climates. If you’re fortunate enough to live in or visit a warmer region, like Florida, make sure you know the boating rules and regulations before you head out on open waters. You don’t want to ruin your vacation with a violation ticket!

First off, any person born after January 1, 1988 who wants to operate a ten or more horsepower boat in Florida must have a Florida Boating Safety Education Identification card. Every boater, regardless of birth date, needs to be compliant with safety and equipment rules, marine life awareness, personal watercraft, and boating under the influence. Those rules, as well as the regulations for catching saltwater and freshwater fish, are available online. Don’t forget to get your boat in tip-top shape with Evinrude XD100 oil!

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Swamp Boat Tours ~ Sawgrass Recreation Park

When’s the last time you took a walk on the wild side? Why not take a trip down to Weston, Florida to explore exotic swamplands and curious creatures of nature? With assorted wildlife and wilderness activities to partake in, guests from around the globe regularly come to check out what the Sawgrass Recreation Park has to offer.

A great site for fishing and camping, the park also features assorted wildlife like the Florida Panther, a black leopard, a wolf, an armadillo, a Fennec fox and a bobcat. Each of these creatures may be explored on land while offerings of creatures of the swamp may be viewed and explored via their airboat tours through the everglades. Airboat tours are available during the day or night and private tours can be easily arranged. Plan your trip today!

If I were an airboat captain of the swamplands, I would rely on the dependable power of Evinrude XD 50 oil.

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Evinrude oil | Outboard Motor Oil - Part 19