by Laine Belcastro | Mar 5, 2020 | BOATING TIPS & INSIGHTS
If you own a powerboat with an outdrive, the single most effective way to stay boating and out of the mechanic’s shop is annual outdrive service. Due to the underwater nature of the drive, this service must be performed out of the water. When is the best time to do...
by Laine Belcastro | Feb 7, 2020 | BOATING TIPS & INSIGHTS
While boats are stored away for an extended period of time, especially during the winter when boating season is on hiatus, they tend to go out-of-sight-out-of-mind. This is always a risk because the best time to get services scheduled on your boat is while it’s being...
by Laine Belcastro | Apr 3, 2019 | BOATING TIPS & INSIGHTS
While we are all getting excited to get out on the water this season, we are also preparing our boats for safety. Inspections with the coast guard come highly recommended, but what exactly goes into an inspection and overall safety check? Below are the top 5 key...
by Laine Belcastro | Mar 11, 2019 | BOATING TIPS & INSIGHTS
As spring marches closer and everyone wants to be on the water, we came up with our top 5 Spring Launch Checks that we, at CYW, find most important. Is your boat ready? Safety First. Check for frayed lines, ragged fenders and expiration dates on your flare kits or...
by Laine Belcastro | Nov 28, 2018 | BOATING TIPS & INSIGHTS
It’s winter time in Chicago and, as boaters, we know it can be a dreary time because there is now six months until we can relax with family and friends on the water again. However, at Chicago Yacht Works, we have plenty to keep us busy all season long. In addition to...