Blog Posts About Boat Maintenance

Maintain Your Boat and PWC

Owning a boat and staying on top of maintaining it can seem confusing and daunting at first, but we're here to make it easy.

Get a Quote View All Posts

Browse our posts on Boat Maintenance

Marine Insurance

Basic Troubleshooting When Your Outboard Motor Won’t Start

Learn basic troubleshooting steps when your outboard motor won’t start.

Marine Insurance

How to Maintain Your Boat Battery: Simple Tips for Reliable Power

Learn essential boat battery maintenance tips.

Marine Insurance

How to Store an Outboard Motor Long-Term: A Step-by-Step Checklist

Use this step-by-step checklist to properly store an outboard motor long-term.

Marine Insurance

Mastering Maintenance for Outboard Motors: What You Need to Know for Storage

Learn how to properly maintain and store outboard motors.

Marine Insurance

De-Fogging an Outboard Engine: What It Is, When It’s Needed, and How to Do It Safely

What to expect after fogging, and how to safely restart your engine after storage.

Marine Insurance

Fogging an Outboard Engine: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Do It Right

Learn what fogging is, when to do it, and how to fog your engine correctly.

Marine Insurance

Boat Engine Smoke Explained: What Blue, Black, or White Smoke Usually Means

Learn what each color usually means, common causes, and when it may signal risk.

Marine Insurance

How to Keep Your PWC Running Smoothly: Essential Care & Maintenance Tips

Learn essential PWC care tips, from engine flushing to seasonal maintenance.

Marine Insurance

Can I Take My Boat in Both Saltwater and Fresh Water?

Learn the differences, maintenance tips, and insurance considerations.

Marine Insurance

When and How Do I Dewinterize My Boat?

Step-by-step checklist, insurance tips, and common mistakes to avoid.

Marine Insurance

Where Should I Store My Boat in the Off-Season?

Learn when standard boat insurance covers competition and how to protect your boat and gear.

Marine Insurance

15 Essential Tips to Winterize Your Boat

These 15 essential tips help protect your engine, fuel system, plumbing, and more before cold weather hits.

Marine Insurance

Off-Season Boat Storage Tips to Protect Your Vessel

Learn how to store your boat properly during the off-season to avoid damage, maintain coverage, and prevent insurance issues.

Marine Insurance

Storm-Ready Your Boat: Insurance and Safety Tips for Hurricane Season

Get your boat ready for hurricane season with essential storm prep and insurance tips.

Get a quote with Sun Coast and see how much you can save on Insurance

Comparing our carrier’s rates and coverage is easy. Start saving on your insurance today.

Or, Call (877) 240-4678

Are you an existing customer?

Call (800) 300-8838

Copyright Sun Coast General Insurance Agency, Inc. | PO Box 30750, Laguna Hills, CA 92654-0750

Sitemap Privacy Policy

Sun Coast General Insurance Agency, Inc. is a wholesale insurance agency and authorized program administrator for several insurance companies authorized to sell in Arizona, Alaska, California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah and Washington. We provide consumers with online, phone, and in-person insurance services through our insurance company and independent agent relationships. Sun Coast offers all of it's products through independent insurance agents. If you would like to speak with a local independent insurance agent near you, please call (800) 300-8838 and one of our representatives will put you in contact with an authorized Sun Coast producer.