Westshore Marine & Leisure Blog

Can You Take Pontoon Boats Fishing?

March 16th, 2019 by
Fishing Station on Pontoon

    Pontoons are great boats for entertaining and relaxing on the water, but what about fishing? We explore the benefits of taking pontoon boats fishing and how it compares to a Lund Fishing Boat or other comparable models.   The marine industry continues to boom with over 260,000 new boats sold last year. Of…

Posted in Boating, Fishing, Summer, Tips

Should I Buy a Used ATV?

March 15th, 2019 by
Purchasing a Used ATV

    There are several benefits to buying a used ATV, but how do they compare to buying a new model? We weigh the pros and cons to help you make the best decision for your needs and budget.   Are you thinking about purchasing an all-terrain vehicle sometime soon?   If so, you will…

Posted in ATV, Quadding, Tips

Why Bennington Pontoons Outsell the Competition

March 13th, 2019 by
Bennington Pontoon

  In 1997, a small group of industry veterans set out to build a boat brand that focused on being the best built and never the largest. The brand they built is Bennington. Today, those same founders and values are still the core of Bennington Marine. The company felt then and still believes, that when…

How to Properly Summerize Your Boat

March 12th, 2019 by

After the winter season passes, you’ll probably be looking forward to planning your next summer boating adventure. Once summer arrives, you might think that bringing out your boat for a quick spin isn’t going to be a problem. However, immediately using your boat after winter storage without proper preparation is one of the worst things you can…

Posted in Boating, How-To

Effects of Tire Size on ATV Performance

March 11th, 2019 by

Whether you own an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) for recreational or professional purposes, it’s good to know some technical stuff. Although knowing about engine maintenance is useful, we tend to be a bit less informed about ATV tires. In this article, we discuss ATV-tires in detail. We also focus on the effects of tire size on…

Posted in ATV, Quadding, Safety, Tips

How to Get Your Snowmobile Ready for Winter

March 10th, 2019 by

  Wintertime sneaks up on us every year, and it’s great to start planning to make sure you are ready when it hits and not scrambling to fix issues from the previous season. You are probably excited to get your winter gear ready for the upcoming season. However, there are a lot of things that go…

Top Reasons Boats Have Multiple Outboard Motors

March 8th, 2019 by

    Boats can have inboard, outboard, or stern drive motors. These engines service a variety of purposes and come with different benefits and challenges. Below is a breakdown of the styles of engines and benefits of running multiple outboard motors.   Inboard motors are set up inside the boat, and the prop and rudders…

Posted in Boating, Safety, Summer

Bennington Pontoons vs. Premier Pontoons

March 7th, 2019 by

Bennington Pontoons vs. Premier Pontoons – Who Wins The Competition?   Now that the season for watercraft sports and activities is coming, you may be interested in having a pontoon or two to enjoy with your friends and family. Having your own boat or pontoon is not just a great experience, but also an extremely…

Posted in Bennington, Boating

How to Know When to Change Your Snowmobile Sliders

March 7th, 2019 by
Slider Phazer Tips

    Before you formally commence your  next snowmobile-ride or season, you need to make sure that your snow-sport vehicles are all good and ready to go. One of the worst things that you can do to yourself and your snowmobile is to immediately use it without making sure that they’re safe to use. Snowmobiles…

Signs It’s Time to Replace Your Snowmobile Helmet

March 1st, 2019 by

  As a rule of thumb, you should always wear the appropriate safety gear whenever you do any kind of sport or extreme hobby. Your safety should be your number one priority. Taking good care of yourself is not just limited to eating healthy, exercising, and sleeping well. You should also protect yourself from unnecessary danger and injuries. That is…

Posted in Parts, Safety, Snowmobile, Winter
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