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Straight advice from the crew at Lake Point Boat Repair.
Laying Up Your Boat for a Lake Conroe Winter: A Simple Checklist
2026-11-03
Texas winters are short, but a boat that sits for three months without a plan can cost you in spring. Here's the lay-up checklist we'd use on our own boat.
Ethanol Fuel and Your Boat: Why Gas Goes Bad Over a Texas Winter
2026-11-03
Your car burns through a tank in a week. Your boat might sit on the same tank for months, and that's where ethanol fuel causes problems.
Buying a Used Boat Around Lake Conroe? 10 Red Flags to Spot Yourself
2026-11-03
Winter is a great time to find a used boat deal. Here are the warning signs you can catch on your own before you pay for a pro inspection.
Boat Trailer Checklist Before Spring: Bearings, Tires, Lights and Brakes
2026-11-03
More boating days get ruined on the highway than on the lake. A 15-minute trailer check can save your first trip of the season.
Low Water and Stumps on Lake Conroe: Protect Your Lower Unit and Prop
2026-11-03
Lake Conroe has plenty of standing timber, especially up north. When the water drops, your prop and lower unit are the first to find it.
How to Get a Fast, Accurate Boat Repair Quote Over the Phone
2026-11-03
The more you can tell us on the phone, the closer the quote. Here's the info that makes a phone quote fast and accurate.
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