Inlet Marine

07/14/2026

Fuelling a boat is the most dangerous two minutes of your day on the water. Here's how to make it boring.

The vapours don't drift away as they do at the gas station. They sink into the bilge and wait for a spark.

☑ Before: passengers off, engines off, flames out, hatches closed
☑ During: stay with the nozzle, keep it touching the fill, stop short of full
☑ After: wipe up, ventilate, run the blower for four minutes, sniff test before the key

Two minutes at the dock. That's the whole cost.

Read the full routine before your next fill, portable tanks included ➡️ https://x.gd/iiweu

📞 Smell fuel that won't clear? That's a stop-everything call: (604) 936-4602.

Fuelling a boat safely comes down to three phases: shut down before, stay with the nozzle during, and ventilate after. Follow the Transport Canada routine and trust your nose before the key.

07/09/2026

Your outboard warns you before it strands you. Every time.

Nobody plans a tow back to the dock. Motors are chatty, and they almost always tell you something is wrong before they quit. The trick is knowing what to listen for.

☑ Overheating alarm or a weak telltale stream: stop now, not after one more run
☑ Hard starting or rough idle: it rarely fixes itself and always gets worse
☑ New vibration or dropping speed: small stuff stacking up before it gets expensive

We broke down all 7 warning signs and what to do about each one. Full post here ➡️ https://x.gd/LWlfq

Seeing more than one sign at once? 📞 (604) 936-4602. July is our busiest stretch, so the sooner you call, the sooner you're back out there.

Overheating, hard starting, strange noises? These are 7 warning signs your outboard needs repair. Learn what each sign means and when to book service with the Mercury-authorized team at Inlet Marine.

07/01/2026

Happy Canada Day from the crew at Inlet Marine. 🍁

The shop is closed July 1st, back open July 2nd.

Got an emergency Travel Lift need while we're out? 📞 (604) 936-4602 ext. 1

Hope you and yours have an awesome Canada Day out on the water. See you July 2nd. 🍁

06/29/2026

Thank you for the 5-Star Google Review, Todd!

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

"Thanks to Anna and Luke for all the hard work before I even showed up for a kicker install. Everyone was friendly and helpful!"

We'll be sure to pass your kind words along to Anna and Luke. Thanks again, Todd.

06/24/2026

A 100-hour service is the easiest way to keep your boat running strong all summer.

This is one of our Mercury-Authorized techs getting one done. A full service covers the essentials that keep your motor happy all season:

☑ Engine oil and filter change
☑ Lubrication of key engine points
☑ Thermostat inspection
☑ Fuel filter check
☑ Routine inspections: prop, fittings, wear points

Due for one? Grab a slot before the summer calendar fills up. 📞 (604) 936-4602

Want the full rundown? Here you go 👉 https://x.gd/F7BXW

06/17/2026

A dinged prop costs you speed, fuel, and your lower unit. Catch it on the trailer, not at the ramp.

Two minutes, no tools:
☑ Scan the blades for dings, bends, and cracks
☑ Spin it and pull any fishing line behind the hub before it lets water into your gearcase
☑ Revs up, boat slow? That's a spun hub

First boat this season? Photograph the prop now. You'll spot any change at a glance later.

📞 Spot something you can't ID? Don't launch on it. Call us at (604) 936-4602.
➡️ Save this post, then run the full two-minute check before you go: https://zurl.co/gxppm

06/12/2026

There's nothing quite like the first stretch of real summer weather around here.

The yard's been a happy kind of busy all day, boats and yachts coming and going, everyone clearly itching to get back out on the water. Here's a bit of what we've had on the go:

☑ Spring commissioning and maintenance, getting boats ready
☑ Everything from powerful outboards to full repowers
☑ Fishing boats next to yachts, they all get the same care

If you've been meaning to get yours sorted, we'd love to help. 📞 Give us a call at (604) 936-4602 or drop us a DM and we'll sort out a time.

06/08/2026

Turn the key, and your Mercury just cranks and cranks? After months of sitting idle, it's almost always one of a few easy-to-spot things.

You back the boat down the ramp, and a motor that turns over fine but won't fire is missing one of three:

☑ Old fuel. Gas that's been in the tank since fall has had months to go stale, and it gums up the lines, filter, and injectors.
☑ Worn-out plugs. A damp winter leaves them fouled, and a weak spark can't light even fresh fuel.
☑ The basics everyone forgets. Lanyard clipped in, motor in neutral, primer bulb firm. You'd be amazed at how often that's the whole problem.

Whatever you do, don't just sit there cranking. You'll flood the motor and kill the battery you need to get home.

👉 The order to check them in, and the one cause that means stop cranking right now, are in the full guide https://zurl.co/Iz4gL
📞 Stuck at the ramp this weekend? Give us a call at (604) 936-4602.

06/05/2026

A lot of service awards get handed out for show. Ours came from the people who actually paid for the work.

It's the 2025 Mercury Service CSI Award, and the score comes from real post-warranty surveys, 94 and up out of 100. We didn't pick that number. Our customers gave it to us after their warranty work was long done.

So when your boat's up on our bench, that score is what you're getting:

☑ The work lasts, because folks rate us after the job, not before
☑ Mercury-authorized techs who've worked BC water for 30+ years
☑ Canada's largest Mercury dealer that still knows your boat by name

Worth getting in before the summer rush. 📞 Give us a call: (604) 936-4602.

06/01/2026

Why do Silver Streak boats hold their value? Two reasons, one that most sellers skip.

First, they're all-welded aluminum, so there are no rivets or seals to loosen and leak. Second, here in BC, rugged aluminum boats are exactly what buyers are hunting for.

Here's the honest bit:

☑ Aluminum doesn't win everywhere, but in BC's fishing scene, it holds its value beautifully
☑ A clean service history moves the needle more than the badge on the bow
☑ Pair it with a well-kept Mercury, and you're selling a boat that's ready to go, not a project

Look after it, keep your records, and the boat pays you back when it's time to sell.

Thinking about a repower, or just want yours sale-ready?

📞 Give us a call at (604) 936-4602.
👉 We broke the whole thing down here https://zurl.co/39ANR