Flats Nation — Flats Fishing & Coastal Lifestyle Magazine

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

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

The new Flats Nation Mangrove logo is now available in the updated Art & Merch section, with design options for shirts, mugs, prints, bags, phone cases, and more.

Flats Nation is pleased to welcome Amera Trail Trailers as an official collaborator and part of the growing Flats Nation family and ecosystem. For those who spend real time around skiffs, bay boats, tow vehicles, backroad ramps, and long hauls to the water, Amera Trail is a name that already carries weight — literally and figuratively!

A boat trailer wiring harness is one of those things most owners do not think about until the lights stop working, the tow vehicle starts blowing fuses, or the trailer gets backed into saltwater and suddenly decides it no longer wants to communicate with civilization.

Not everyone can draw a clean boat wiring diagram on demand. Some folks can sketch out a full marine electrical system on the back of a napkin. Others, myself included, may end up with something that looks more like a treasure map drawn during a small-craft advisory.

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.

Flats Nation is here to assist you in setting up your main watch screen with excellent data points,

Tidal influence to help everyone better plan their next trip.

if you have spent any amount of time with a wrench in your hands and know that many stock automotive oil, transmission have magnets.

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?

We have working on these for a few weeks now with our awesome vendor, and just over the Moon how well they turned out!

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!

This collaboration between Hell’s Bay Boatworks and Orvis marries top-tier craftsmanship with a deep commitment to conservation, resulting in a skiff that’s as purposeful as it is polished.

How to help reduce water spots!

Maverick HPX-S and V models are tremendous little all-around Skiffs that do many things well!

Unbalanced tires cause vibration, uneven tread wear, and steering issues, compromising safety and handling.