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Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered Advice
Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered AdviceRob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 5By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Marin...
The Real Cost of Owning a Pontoon in Maine: What a Master Technician Wants You to Know Before You Buy
Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 4By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryI've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry, and I can tell you something ab...
🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!
Last year, we came for the two-strokes.This year… NOBODY IS SAFE. 💀Two-stroke. Four-stroke. Old. Underpowered. Unreliable.If your outboard motor has been terrorizing your summers, consider this you...
Love Your Boat? Here Are 10 Investments That Will Make You Love It Even More!
From boat restoration and outboard maintenance to hydraulic steering, electronics, and repowers, discover how to make your favorite boat feel new again—and keep it on Maine's lakes for years to co...
More Than Winter Storage: The Benefits of Storing Your Boat with Clark Marine
More Than Winter Storage: The Benefits of Storing Your Boat with Clark Marine When you store your boat with Clark Marine, you are getting more than a place to keep it for the winter.Our Central Mai...
Marine Starter vs. Automotive Starter: Why the Difference Could Save Your Day on the Water
If you’ve ever shopped for a replacement starter for your boat, you’ve probably noticed the price gap. An automotive starter runs about $120. A marine-certified one? Closer to $275. Same engine fa...
The Right Clamp Makes All the Difference: A Fuel Line Fix Most Boaters Get Wrong
Your engine is skipping. It won't reach full speed. You're pumping the primer bulb every time you head out, and something clearly isn't right.Before you start shopping for coils, spark plugs, or a...
Upgrades to Breathe New Life Into Your Boat This Winter
🔧 Upgrades to Breathe New Life Into Your Boat This Winter Sometimes it’s not about getting a new boat — it’s about making the one you already love feel new again. If you’ve been thinking, “I lov...
Avalon Pontoons
Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered Advice
Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered AdviceRob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 5By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Marin...
The Real Cost of Owning a Pontoon in Maine: What a Master Technician Wants You to Know Before You Buy
Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 4By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryI've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry, and I can tell you something ab...
Boat Buying
Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered Advice
Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered AdviceRob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 5By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Marin...
The Real Cost of Owning a Pontoon in Maine: What a Master Technician Wants You to Know Before You Buy
Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 4By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryI've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry, and I can tell you something ab...
🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!
Last year, we came for the two-strokes.This year… NOBODY IS SAFE. 💀Two-stroke. Four-stroke. Old. Underpowered. Unreliable.If your outboard motor has been terrorizing your summers, consider this you...
Boating Basics
The Real Cost of Owning a Pontoon in Maine: What a Master Technician Wants You to Know Before You Buy
Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 4By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryI've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry, and I can tell you something ab...
Aluminum vs. Stainless Steel Propellers: Which One Is Right for You?
A propeller has a major effect on how a boat accelerates, handles, carries weight, and reaches its proper engine RPM. When choosing a replacement or upgrade, one of the first decisions is whe...
Events
🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!
Last year, we came for the two-strokes.This year… NOBODY IS SAFE. 💀Two-stroke. Four-stroke. Old. Underpowered. Unreliable.If your outboard motor has been terrorizing your summers, consider this you...
Maintenance & Service
Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered Advice
Pontoon Boat Features I'd Buy, Skip, or Argue With My Family About: 45 Years of Unfiltered AdviceRob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 5By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Marin...
The Real Cost of Owning a Pontoon in Maine: What a Master Technician Wants You to Know Before You Buy
Rob's Boat Buyer's Guide | Part 4By Rob Brown, Master Marine Technician | Over 45 Years in the Boating IndustryI've spent more than 45 years in the marine industry, and I can tell you something ab...
🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!
Last year, we came for the two-strokes.This year… NOBODY IS SAFE. 💀Two-stroke. Four-stroke. Old. Underpowered. Unreliable.If your outboard motor has been terrorizing your summers, consider this you...
Love Your Boat? Here Are 10 Investments That Will Make You Love It Even More!
From boat restoration and outboard maintenance to hydraulic steering, electronics, and repowers, discover how to make your favorite boat feel new again—and keep it on Maine's lakes for years to co...
More Than Winter Storage: The Benefits of Storing Your Boat with Clark Marine
More Than Winter Storage: The Benefits of Storing Your Boat with Clark Marine When you store your boat with Clark Marine, you are getting more than a place to keep it for the winter.Our Central Mai...
Aluminum vs. Stainless Steel Propellers: Which One Is Right for You?
A propeller has a major effect on how a boat accelerates, handles, carries weight, and reaches its proper engine RPM. When choosing a replacement or upgrade, one of the first decisions is whe...
Why Marine Oil Isn't Just Fancy Automotive Oil (And What Happens If You Use the Wrong Kind)
You’re at the auto parts store. You spot a quart of 10W-30 for $4.99. Your outboard takes 10W-30. Seems like a no-brainer.It isn’t.Marine oil and automotive oil share a viscosity rating and not mu...
Earth Day in Maine: How Clark Marine’s Suzuki 442 Repower Program is Protecting Our Lakes
Earth Day in Maine: How Clark Marine’s Suzuki 442 Repower Program is Protecting Our Lakes Happy Earth Day 🌎 At Clark Marine, taking care of the water isn’t just something we talk about—it’s somethi...
Marine Starter vs. Automotive Starter: Why the Difference Could Save Your Day on the Water
If you’ve ever shopped for a replacement starter for your boat, you’ve probably noticed the price gap. An automotive starter runs about $120. A marine-certified one? Closer to $275. Same engine fa...
The Right Clamp Makes All the Difference: A Fuel Line Fix Most Boaters Get Wrong
Your engine is skipping. It won't reach full speed. You're pumping the primer bulb every time you head out, and something clearly isn't right.Before you start shopping for coils, spark plugs, or a...
Upgrades to Breathe New Life Into Your Boat This Winter
🔧 Upgrades to Breathe New Life Into Your Boat This Winter Sometimes it’s not about getting a new boat — it’s about making the one you already love feel new again. If you’ve been thinking, “I lov...
Regular Boat Maintenance Items to Watch for This Winter
Regular Boat Maintenance Items to Watch for This Winter Not all winter work has to be big and flashy. Sometimes, the smartest thing you can do for your boat is give it the regular care it needs —...
Why Winter Is the Best Time for Big Repairs
Why Winter Is the Best Time for Big Repairs When boating season ends, most folks think it’s time to park the boat, zip up the cover, and forget about it until spring. But for the crew at Clark Ma...
Winterization Done Right: Why Central Maine Boaters Trust Clark Marine
Winterization Done Right: Why Central Maine Boaters Trust Clark Marine Winter in Maine is no joke—and neither is preparing your boat for it. At Clark Marine, we believe winterization is more than...
Winter Boat Protection Done Right: Why Clark Marine Shrink Wrapping Is Worth It
Winter Boat Protection Done Right: Why Clark Marine Shrink Wrapping Is Worth It When it comes to protecting your boat in a Maine winter, not all shrink wrap is created equal. Sure, you can call ar...
What's in That Bottle? A Boater’s Guide to Fuel Contamination, Stabilizers, and When to Siphon It Out
Picture this: you walk into the shop and spot a mysterious bottle of murky, questionable liquid sitting on the tech bench. Is it a new experimental energy drink? A mystery cocktail? Nope—it’s som...
News & Events
🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!
Last year, we came for the two-strokes.This year… NOBODY IS SAFE. 💀Two-stroke. Four-stroke. Old. Underpowered. Unreliable.If your outboard motor has been terrorizing your summers, consider this you...
Earth Day in Maine: How Clark Marine’s Suzuki 442 Repower Program is Protecting Our Lakes
Earth Day in Maine: How Clark Marine’s Suzuki 442 Repower Program is Protecting Our Lakes Happy Earth Day 🌎 At Clark Marine, taking care of the water isn’t just something we talk about—it’s somethi...
Programs
🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!
Last year, we came for the two-strokes.This year… NOBODY IS SAFE. 💀Two-stroke. Four-stroke. Old. Underpowered. Unreliable.If your outboard motor has been terrorizing your summers, consider this you...
Earth Day in Maine: How Clark Marine’s Suzuki 442 Repower Program is Protecting Our Lakes
Earth Day in Maine: How Clark Marine’s Suzuki 442 Repower Program is Protecting Our Lakes Happy Earth Day 🌎 At Clark Marine, taking care of the water isn’t just something we talk about—it’s somethi...
Repowers
🔪 THE GREAT MOTOR MASSACRE: This Halloween, Nobody's Outboard Is Safe!
Last year, we came for the two-strokes.This year… NOBODY IS SAFE. 💀Two-stroke. Four-stroke. Old. Underpowered. Unreliable.If your outboard motor has been terrorizing your summers, consider this you...
Love Your Boat? Here Are 10 Investments That Will Make You Love It Even More!
From boat restoration and outboard maintenance to hydraulic steering, electronics, and repowers, discover how to make your favorite boat feel new again—and keep it on Maine's lakes for years to co...
Earth Day in Maine: How Clark Marine’s Suzuki 442 Repower Program is Protecting Our Lakes
Earth Day in Maine: How Clark Marine’s Suzuki 442 Repower Program is Protecting Our Lakes Happy Earth Day 🌎 At Clark Marine, taking care of the water isn’t just something we talk about—it’s somethi...