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Join the Flats Nation Podcast with Steve Pelini of Bob's Machine Shop (BMS) as we discuss hydraulic jack plates, the True Tracker Stabilizer Plate, marine performance, and practical upgrades for flats skiffs and bay boats.

What octane fuel does your boat or truck really need? A practical look at octane ratings, engine knock, heat, deposits, and fuel efficiency.

FilterMag is not a replacement for maintenance. It is another layer of protection for engines we would rather keep running than rebuilding.

Here are a few things I have found to help extend their life and appearance

As many Flats Nation readers already know, Amera Trail joined us earlier this year as an official Flats Nation collaborator. That relationship made sense from day one because we tend to look at boating from the entire ownership perspective—not just what happens after the boat slides off the bunks and into the water.

A nice guide on what and better yet, what (not) to use, for those awesome vinyl-coated covered seats.

I have looked over quite a few harnesses and seen both good and (let's just say questionable) Marine Wiring Harness and rigging by some builders.

That is exactly why I started using simple project planning sheets like these attached not only for repairs/upgrades... But, also when having a new skiff built.

Pre-Lube pumps circulate lube oil throughout the engine before it is started.

In this Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 14, Steve Pelini, VP of Sales for BMS, is back to educate us on the True Tracker Plate.

Are you looking to help keep your tackle, camera, and other gear bags drier and off the deck inside your hatches?

If you have rod holders or any other metal tube working on your boat, you may already have the near-perfect place for cup holders

Flats Nation logo stickers are now in the store.

Hell’s Bay Boatworks emphasizes that Amera Trail trailers are engineered to “mirror the exact lines of our hulls,”

Flats Nation Fishing and Scouting Logs: A Guide to Effective Tracking

Tracking fuel burn rates and other maintenance work will help you find what is operating best in your engines

The Flats Nation version of the Console Caddy is now in stock and turned out awesome if we say so ourselves!

Installing a Trolling Motor on a Flats Skiff.

So, what is Dock Side Live Radio you ask? It is A Florida‑based streaming station that melds Trop Rock, yacht rock, country, reggae, soft rock, indie and beach‑vibe tunes into one laid‑back playlist.

How to help reduce water spots!