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Flats Nation — Flats Fishing & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine


What Is Octane — and What Octane Fuel Do I Need?
What octane fuel does your boat or truck really need? A practical look at octane ratings, engine knock, heat, deposits, and fuel efficiency.

Dave LeGear
2 days ago8 min read


Truck and Boat Fuel-Saving Tips: More MPG, Less GPH
These same tips and tricks can help you save even more money or at least slow down your spending!

Dave LeGear
4 days ago7 min read


Marine Wiring Harness Inspection & Maintenance Guide
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.

Dave LeGear
May 48 min read


FilterMag Oil Filter Magnet: Outboard Fitment & Long-Term Use
I’ve used FilterMag oil filter magnets since 2004. Here’s what I’ve learned about outboard fitment, clearance, and real-world use on Honda and Yamaha engines.

Dave LeGear
Jan 225 min read


Low budget Outboard Pre-Lube Pump (4 Stroke only)
Pre-Lube pumps circulate lube oil throughout the engine before it is started.

Dave LeGear
Jan 194 min read


Flats Nation Sound Bites Volume 14
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.

Dave LeGear
Jan 101 min read


Maximizing Efficiency: Tracking Fuel Burn and Maintenance Costs for Your Toys.
Tracking fuel burn rates and other maintenance work will help you find what is operating best in your engines

Dave LeGear
Nov 14, 20257 min read


Flats Nation News and Updates Volume 6
In this volume of Flats Nation News and Updates Volume 6, we discuss the latest happenings on Flats Nation,

Dave LeGear
Nov 12, 20232 min read


Low Budget Skeg Repair
We came up with a “Low Budget Skeg Repair" if you have the tools to knock the job out quickly.

Dave LeGear
Apr 15, 20234 min read
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