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The Boater's Podcast

Aaron Hilligosswww.bornagainboating.com
This is a podcast dedicated to Boater's where we discuss, answer questions, interact, and focus around Boating and the Boating Industry! Ask us a question at AskBAB@bornagainboating.com
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Episodes

Buying CHEAP Boats (Everything you NEED to know)

In this episode we cover EVERYTHING an aspiring boat owner NEEDS to know when it comes to buying cheap boats. From: Where to Buy Cheap Boats , What To Look Out For When Buying , Calculating Restoration Costs , & much more... Want to restore a boat but don't know how to yourself? Learn here -> https://www.bornagainboating.com/...

Oct 06, 202324 minEp. 15

Gas Pump Click Off FAILS!

In this Episode of our podcast, Aaron dives into his recent "incident" with a Gas pump that ended up pretty messy - To say the least...

Sep 10, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 14

Worst Boat We've EVER Driven?

In this week, both hosts speak about some of the WORST boats that they have ever been on before!

Aug 29, 202359 minEp. 13

Paddling My Boat Back To Land!

This week we talk about one of Aaron's most embarrassing boat incidents that should NOT happen to out of all people, a Certified Marine Technician like Aaron... And we also speak on additional topics such as, -Lobster Season MADNESS in Florida -Keeping your boats GelCoat looking new And many more...

Aug 27, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 12

Overpowering A Boat!

This week we talk about horsepower ratings, overpowering a boat, the dangers of boating, propellers, and a few other topics!

Jun 28, 202345 minEp. 11

Are More Engines Better?

This week we talk about cylinder displacement and engine sizes on whether more engines are really better. As well as 200 Vs 250 Honda Vs Suzuki And some other topics!

Apr 08, 20231 hr 9 minEp. 10

Why Head Gaskets Fail

This week we talk about the reason head gaskets blow as well as: -Cheap head units -7 Marine -Golf -Water Pressure -Engines kicking up in reverse -Changing a cable shift engine into digital shift -Prop chatter when decelerating -And many other topics

Mar 18, 20231 hr 15 minEp. 8

Is Conventional Motor Oil Bad For Outboards?

This episode we cover the age old debate of conventional vs synthetic engine oil! As well as some fuel additive topics, service costs, oil draining, shift shaft issues, and dropping a lower unit!

Mar 11, 20231 hr 2 minEp. 7

16,000 Hours On An Outboard!

Today we talk about how many hours are too many for an outboard. An outboard that has 16,000 hours on it, as well as many other topics including: RFID Alternator Wine in stero Cutting templates for fiberglass Our Origins in the technician world Pathway to becoming a mechanic Ohms Law Display locations Mercury and Simrad Yamaha and Garmin And many other topics!

Mar 10, 20231 hr 19 minEp. 6

Prop Chatter & Boat Junkyards!

This week we talk about internal balancing of engines, boat junk yards, prop chatter, and many other topics!

Mar 04, 20231 hr 13 minEp. 4

Notoriously Unreliable Outboards!

Today we are talking about notoriously unreliable outboards, their reputation and some of the most reliable outboards we've ever worked on!

Mar 04, 20231 hr 36 minEp. 5

Finding Problems On Your Boat! The Boater's Podcast E2

This week we answer and discuss many comments and emails! Giving away a free boat, and how to get it. Troubleshooting and diagnosing a NMEA 2K network as well as boat and engine issues. Suzuki fuel issues Inboard overheat issues and many other topics!

Feb 18, 202355 minEp. 2
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