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February 8, 2023
HomeAuthorsHank Johnston

Articles by Hank Johnston

Fishing

Take steps before storing duck boats

January 25, 2013 Hank Johnston

Duck season has come to an end. What will you do with your duck boat now? […]

Fishing

Don’t forget winter preparations

December 23, 2012 Hank Johnston

As we move into the colder months of the year, you may be questioning whether or not you should winterize your boat. In Louisiana, our winters tend to be mild compared to our neighbors in the northern half of the country. […]

Columns

A question about fuel economy

July 5, 2011 Hank Johnston

With the cost of gasoline going up, fuel economy has become a regular topic in the e-mails that I receive. A recent question dealt with the addition of a hydrofoil fin on a reader’s outboard motor. […]

Columns

It’s time to perform a safety gear tune-up

June 9, 2011 Hank Johnston

Summertime is here. The kids are out of school. Boaters all over are making plans to hook up their boats, load up the family and head out on the water for some special boating pleasure. […]

Columns

Do your homework before buying a used boat

May 2, 2011 Hank Johnston

Every used boat should be taken out for a test ride before being purchased, but there are several steps to take before then. […]

Columns

Water leaks in the bilge can be difficult to diagnose

April 1, 2011 Hank Johnston

I was recently contacted by a reader with a problem. He is concerned because every time he removes the drain plug from his boat after a typical fishing trip there is an excessive amount of water accumulation in the bilge of the boat. […]

Columns

Instrument panels not that tough to fix

March 21, 2011 Hank Johnston

I get a lot of requests for help with fuel- and ignition-related problems, but lately I have noticed an increased number of boats coming through my shop with problems with the instruments on the dashboard. […]

Columns

Ethanol problems are on the rise

January 26, 2011 Hank Johnston

In June 2009, I wrote a column warning about the problems that many boaters were experiencing due to the use of ethanol-blended gasoline. […]

Columns

Diagnose, don’t assume, when problems arise

November 1, 2010 Hank Johnston

Sometimes when working on your engine, it can be very tempting to jump to conclusions without properly and completely diagnosing the problem. […]

Columns

Not all fuel problems caused by ethanol

October 1, 2010 Hank Johnston

Last year, I wrote a column urging readers to avoid ethanol at all costs. Ethanol has caused many problems ranging from sludge in the fuel tank to deterioration of the fuel lines. It absorbs moisture from the air. […]

Columns

Hurricane plans should include your boat

August 2, 2010 Hank Johnston

We are approaching the middle of another hurricane season. Have you finalized your plans in case a storm comes your way? Did you include your boat in that plan? […]

Columns

Oil spill could destroy your outboard

June 28, 2010 Hank Johnston

We are right in the middle of our prime boating and fishing season, and I am getting calls and e-mails daily from concerned boaters who are not willing to just roll over and play dead. […]

Columns

Still lots for Louisiana boaters to do

June 1, 2010 Hank Johnston

I remember looking through some old photographs that my mother had when I found one of my mother and dad sitting in one of dad’s race boats. The third person in the boat was me. […]

Columns

Are DC alternator chargers worth the money?

April 29, 2010 Hank Johnston

I recently received an e-mail from a reader asking if I could help identify which wire is the ignition wire for his 1999 outboard motor. He stated that he was considering hooking up an onboard DC alternator charger. […]

Columns

The doctor orders a spring check-up

March 30, 2010 Hank Johnston

Wow, what a winter we had! We saw record rainfall totals, cold temperatures, high winds and tides so low that many waterways were reduced to mud flats. […]

Columns

Shows offer tremendous opportunities

March 1, 2010 Hank Johnston

It seems that the boating season is getting off to a slow start this year. I wonder if it has something to do with a certain football team winning the Super Bowl. […]

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