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Flats Nation — Flats Fishing & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine


Oil Filter Magnet Technology: How FilterMag Helps Protect Your Engine
FilterMag is not a replacement for maintenance. It is another layer of protection for engines we would rather keep running than rebuilding.

Dave LeGear
Sep 43 min read


Plan Skiff Builds and Upgrades Without Losing the Plot
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.

Dave LeGear
Mar 2811 min read


Welcome to the new Flats Nation website update!
We’ve made a fresh round of updates to Flats Nation to keep the website cleaner, faster, and easier to enjoy—especially for readers visiting on mobile devices.

Dave LeGear
Mar 83 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


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


Florida Marine Tracks Chartplotter Chip by ISLA Mapping
I have written about and used these chips for several years (since 2018). They are installed not only in my Skiff but in many of my friend's Skiffs and Boats (I know I programmed those installs), and I am convinced you will not find a better chart for your GPS!

Dave LeGear
May 12, 20223 min read
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