Now that the boating season is upon us, the boats are being launched and the trailers are being put into summer storage. With the trailers not being in use throughout the summer, the disc brakes can develop a condition know as "Lot Lock". Lot Luck happens when corrosion between the disc brake pads and disc rotor buildup over time. This causes the disc brake pads to freeze to disc brake rotor. Here are some helpful hints to help prevent Lot Luck:
Store the trailer in a protected are and if you cover the trailer, make sure there is circulation around the brake area.
After disconnecting the trailer, set the brake actuator to neutral or, if equipped, to a "no pressure" position by pulling the coupler out or forward.
If your actuator is equipped with a "stop flow" solenoid, make sure you have not locked in pressure when you disconnect the trailer.
For periods of long storage, you can use a very light coat of spray paint on the exposed disc brake rotor surface. DO NOT spray paint on any other parts of the disc brake system. When the paint is dry, rotate the disc brake rotor so that the disc brake pads are on the painted surface. The paint will come off during the first use.
DO NOT use any type of oil or WD-40 type of lubricating oil to coat the disc brake rotors as these can reduce braking power and/ or hinder braking performance altogether.

Whether you own Raymarine, Garmin, Lowrance, etc., electronics, it is a great idea to update the navigational charts periodically for these electronics. Companies like Navionics release thousands of updates throughout the year to keep boaters aware of coastline and buoy changes, newly marked submerged structures and much more. Stay informed on these changes and updates by updating your electronic navigational charts today.

We have received some information regarding Marine Carbon Monoxide Detectors.

Got an outboard with a powerhead that isn't worth fixing and don't know what to do with it? Turn it into CASH! Send an email to parts@silverspringmarine.com giving a full description of the engine, ie; make, model and year, and we will reply with an offer. We are currently only in the market for model year 2000 and newer. Once we have received the email, we will reply with an offer.

Attention all Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport owners. Keep your boat interior clean and looking good by installing a 130 Super Sport Mooring Cover. These covers are made out of Sunbrella canvas that will provide years of protection against dirt, leaves and the nuisance of bird droppings. For pricing and more information, please don't heistate to call us. To view some pictures, click the "Read More" link.