Here at Cannons Marina frequently we see water in fuel tanks coming in for service. There is a real simple thing that you can check to assure that your fuel system is tight. Check your fuel filler o-ring. Believe it or not often old brittle o-rings are the culprit. Check out Angela’s (our service writer) [...]
Boating Tips
My birthday (aka “Amyfest 2012”) just happened to be last weekend. But the birthday was the least important part of the week; the most important part was that my dear friend Shannon was coming to visit from New York City (the best birthday present ever!). Now, what do you do when a friend from out [...]
We have a super short, yet informative, YouTube video on how and why to flush your Yamaha Outboard Motor. On occasion, we get some nice feedback and questions from that video. We like feedback! Recently I had a question that was just too technical for me so I contacted the folks at Yamaha Marine for [...]
We asked our very own Angela Pluff how to give us the scoop on how to safely launch marine distress signals and flares. Here’s what she had to say: First of all, what is a flare and why do you need them? Well, when you’re out in a boat, using a flare signifies that you [...]
Have your eye on the boat of your dreams? Make it yours! Don’t let the insane amount of information out there about boats for sale leave you in a state of confusion. When buying a boat, I’ll tell you how to cut through all the clutter, get all of the relevant information you need and buy [...]
When the weather is this beautiful, you’ve gotta get out on the boat - no matter what! And to all the new mommies and daddies out there, yes, you can even bring the little ones along. Here’s a guide on ways to keep it safe (and keep yourself sane) when bringing an infant or toddler on [...]
Several of us here at Cannons Marina have the latest iphones and while we’ve had issues with reception, we remain loyal to the Apple brand. Anyway, the point here is to share with you our favorite boating apps. Let us know what you think or share your favorite apps with us! Happy Boating! A few [...]
Here at Cannons Marina we have said it once before and because it is the boating season, we will say it again – There are a few Proactive Tips for Using Ethanol-Enhanced Fuels in your Yamaha Outboard Motor. Most people want to know why ethanol is such an issue? Simply put, ethanol has hygroscopic solvency [...]
Babies love boats and boating. And it doesn’t take much for babies and young children to get blistering sunburns, especially on boats or in the water. So why are we so concerned? It is simple – boat rentals equal kids on the water! We see our fair share of babies coming through Cannons and we [...]
Sun protection is the best prevention. In fact, Ninety-three million miles separate our sun from the earth, yet damage from its Ultraviolet (UV) rays KILLS ONE AMERICAN EVERY HOUR! Malignant melanoma is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in women ages 24 to 29, edging out breast cancer for those in the 30 to 34 year [...]
