Scanlan RV Marine

25/09/2026

We came across these photos from the last Canyon Lake drawdown in 2007. We thought you might enjoy seeing what the lake looked like nearly 20 years ago.

There are also some photos from the 1968 drawdown. Who all remembers cruising around in a station wagon like that?

📸 Photos by T. Knight on PBase.

21/09/2026

Canyon Lake Drawdown — Day 5

17/09/2026

Canyon Lake Drawdown — Day 1

The drawdown officially started today.

We took a photo yesterday and another one today from about the same spot. The difference is pretty subtle, but you can already see the water starting to drop along the edge of the lake.

We’ll keep taking pictures and posting periodically. It’ll be interesting to look back at these first photos and see just how much it changes over the next couple of weeks.

15/09/2026

As One Season Winds Down, Another Begins

As boating season winds down, RV season is just getting started!

For boat owners, now is the time to start thinking about maintenance, repairs, and upgrades before spring. Taking care of those projects during the off-season can help avoid the spring rush.

For RV owners, cooler weather means it’s time to get back on the road and explore. It’s also a great time to get started on repairs and other projects that may have been put off during the summer.

Whether you’re preparing your boat for the off-season or getting your RV ready for your next adventure, planning ahead gives you more time to get the work done before you need it.

📞 Give Scanlan RV Marine a call at 480-442-4809 and get on our schedule.

09/09/2026

Canyon Lake is officially closed, but we’re not! ⚓️ Contact us for all your full service needs including bottom paint. Call or text 480-442-4809.

03/09/2026

Pressure washing not only makes your boat look better—it gives you a chance to inspect the hull and other underwater components for damage. It also helps prevent lake buildup from staining your hull. Call or text 480-442-4809 to get on our schedule and have Joe’s Suds N Scrubs pressure wash your boat. They also do RVs, cars, and more!

02/09/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗥𝗩 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿?

After a summer of escaping the heat and enjoying the road, now is a good time to give your RV a little attention.

A few things to think about:

• Awning, slide, or leveling system problems
• Plumbing or water leaks
• Electrical issues or battery concerns
• Appliances that aren't working quite right
• Repairs you've been putting off

Taking care of these items now can help keep a small issue from becoming a bigger inconvenience down the road.

And if your RV needs a good cleaning after a busy summer, we can help with that too.

Call or text 480-442-4809 to get on our schedule.

27/08/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗢𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁?

Now is a great time to tackle those boat and RV projects you've been putting off. Call or text us at 480-442-4809. Let’s get those to-do items knocked off your list!

21/08/2026

⚡ 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 & 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐌𝐢𝐱

Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) is a serious and potentially deadly hazard. It is most commonly associated with electrical systems connected to shore power, docks, and marinas. Electrical current in the water can cause muscle paralysis, making it difficult or impossible to swim to safety.

𝐓𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐄𝐒𝐃:

• Have your boat’s electrical system inspected regularly.
• Regularly check shore-power cords and connections for damage.
• Make sure your boat has properly installed and functioning GFCI/ELCI protection, bonding, and grounding.
• Never swim near a boat, dock, or marina while shore power is connected.

Learn more from the Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Association:

 WHAT IS ELECTRIC SHOCK DROWNING?  Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) is the result of the passage of a typically low level AC current through the body with sufficient force to cause skeletal...

20/08/2026

𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬?

Many boat owners don’t realize their boat needs sacrificial anodes. These small metal components are designed to corrode instead of your boat’s underwater metal, helping protect expensive components—including pontoons, drives, trim tabs, and other underwater hardware—from corrosion damage. Anodes wear away over time and should be checked regularly and replaced when needed.

The photos below show how corrosion can affect a pontoon and why regular inspections are important. The first photo shows the pontoon before pressure washing. The hole was not visible until after the boat was pressure washed, as shown in the second photo.

If this boat had not been pulled out of the water and pressure washed, the hidden corrosion would have gone unnoticed and eventually led to a much more serious—and costly—problem.

Not sure if your boat has anodes or if they need to be replaced? We can check. Call or text us at 480-442-4809.