Ask The Experts

Presented by Sierra

In this video series, Boating Magazine editors share their expertise on all things boating. From bow to stern, port to starboard, our experts provide insight on everything from changing the outboard engine oil and basic boat maintenance to addressing electrical problems that could occur if you’re in port or miles from shore. With tools and equipment from Sierra, our experts walk you through everything you will need to keep your boat in tip top shape.

Electrical

In this installment of Ask the Experts, Randy Vance tells us about a kit, available through Sierra Marine, that will help you address any electrical problems that might occur on your boat. Sierra Marine has all the tools, and Randy shares all his knowledge to help you through any wiring issues.

Changing Outboard Engine Oil

In this installment of Ask the Experts, Boating Magazine’s Editor-at-Large Randy Vance tells of his love of working on his boats, including changing the oil and using an oil change kit from Sierra Marine makes that task quick and easy. Part numbers from your boat’s engine translate seamlessly to Sierra Marine’s parts numbers, which simplifies finding the right tools for the job.

Changing Gear Case Lube

Randy Vance, Editor-at-Large of Boating Magazine, takes us through the steps necessary to keep your boat’s motor running at peak efficiency. In this installment of Ask the Experts, Randy goes about his annual task of changing the gear case lube. With tools from Sierra Marine, and Randy’s vast supply of knowledge, this chore will seem like a breeze.

Changing a Water Separating Fuel Filter

Randy Vance, Editor-at-Large of Boating Magazine, has a life-long love of boats. Playing in them, working in them and also working on them. In this installment of Ask the Experts, Randy explains the steps necessary to change the water separating fuel filter. As Randy says, if you think it’s time to change a part, it’s a good idea to do it.

Changing Courtesy Lights

In this installment of Ask the Experts, Boating Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Kevin Falvey walks us through the task of upgrading from incandescent lights to LED lights. Kevin advises laying out all your parts from Sierra before you begin to make this simple task even simpler.

Changing Sacrificial Anodes

Kevin Falvey, Boating Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, talks sacrificial anodes In this installment of Ask the Experts. Kevin’s advice for when to change your anodes with parts from Sierra? Every year, it’s cheap insurance.

Fuel Lines

Kevin Falvey, Boating Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, walks through the necessary steps to change your fuel lines in this episode of Ask the Experts. Kevin stresses safety during fuel line maintenance and parts from Sierra.

Winterize Fuel System

In this installment of Ask the Experts, Boating Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Kevin Falvey gets specific with what is necessary to ensure the longevity of your marine engine.