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Here are 10 things that are sure to annoy the average boater:

1.Showing Up Late – You invite some friends out for a day on the water.Everyone is there, ready to go . . . except for one person.Now you are all sitting there waiting for him/her to show up before the fun can start.A day of fun on the water can’t start until you leave the do…
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What they do:They are responsible for drawing water into the engine’s cooling system to keep the engine operating within proper temperature range.Depending on your boat’s propulsion system, they can be located in the outdrive, on the front of the engine or in a separate housing.

Maintenance:They should be replaced every two years.If you use your boat extensively, you may need to replace them every year.Don’t forget that if your boat has a generator, it will have an impeller also.

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