Don's Marine Center

One more new install done. Sweet little set up here. Much better then the 50 hp that was on it

Another Happy Customer. Just bought a 115HP Mercury Seapro. Thank you Joe for being a Loyal customer!! 🛥🚤

Happy new engine. Happy fishing bud

We went green for a day

Well I hope everyone enjoys the long weekend and beautiful weather Sunday and Monday. We will be closed Monday for memorial day.
Please let's remember all the veterans that are no longer with us and also thank people in the military. Have a wonderful and safe weekend. 🇺🇸 🇺🇸

Important Notice from Mercury 📷
Your warning about E15 fuel could save a customer’s summer boating season
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Who doesn’t love summer? Particularly at more northern latitudes, boating enthusiasts wait through long winter months and often fickle spring weather to finally see better boating conditions. As the temperature climbs, they’re eager to feel the cool spray as they race across the waves in their boats.
The advent of summer is also great news for you, as consumers’ eagerness to get on the water presents more opportunities for you to sell products, provide services and share your expertise.
This summer in the U.S., boaters should be extra careful as they prepare for their outings on the water, and you can help spread the word. If boaters don’t pay close attention, a change in fuel availability could pose a risk to their boats’ engines and their warranties. As their trusted dealer, you can provide them good advice to spare them from considerable heartache.
E15 gasoline blend, a significant threat to boat engines, is usually restricted from sale during the summer. This year, however, it will be available at gas pumps across the U.S.
E15 gasoline contains up to 15% ethanol derived from corn and, sometimes, other grains or sugars. Because of its heightened evaporative properties when the weather is sunny and hot, it contributes more significantly toward the development of summertime smog than petroleum-only and lower-ethanol fuels. Consequently, the Environmental Protection Agency in 2011 banned the sale of E15 during the summer.
This year, however, major global issues have led to inflation, with gasoline among the most affected products. As a countermeasure, the president announced an EPA policy waiver that lifts restrictions against the summertime sale of E15 gasoline. This fuel is priced lower than other blends and offers some financial relief to owners of the many road vehicles that are rated to run on E15.
Whereas it might be a worthwhile alternative for some cars and trucks, E15 gasoline is not an option for marine engines. Ethanol attracts water from condensation and the air, which in turn can wreak havoc on a combustion engine. Problems that can be precipitated by too much ethanol in fuel (and 15% is too much) include the following:
Corrosion of metal parts,
Deterioration of rubber or plastic parts,
Fuel permeation through rubber fuel lines, and
Starting and operating difficulties.
For these reasons and more, warranty coverage on a broad array of repairs and services will become void on a Mercury engine that has had fuel made up of more than 10% ethanol in its tank.
Mercury has communicated for years about the damage ethanol can cause, and has issued Outboard Service Bulletin 2022-08, MerCruiser Service Bulletin 2022-07, Mercury Racing Sterndrive Service Bulleting 2022-07, and Mercury Racing Sterndrive Service Bulleting 2022-08 Use of E15 (Gasoline-Ethanol Blend) in Mercury Marine Engines regarding the issues of E15. Dealers can order the Mercury/Quicksilver Alcohol Tester (p/n 879172T28) to test a boat’s fuel if E15 is suspected.
The availability of E15 at pumps this summer adds more risk of its use, whether by a boater who wants to save some money and isn’t aware of the damage ethanol can cause or by a boater who knows but might not notice the pump’s ethanol-content labels when fueling up.
You can be the hero who saves the day. Remind your customers that a fuel that could be damaging to their engine and would void some warranty coverages is at the pump this summer. Tell them to slow down, read the ethanol-content labels and use only gasoline with ethanol content of 10% or less.

To the people who launched a Formula 310 that cost $300k, and is more than I can afford, wow what an awesome ride. That is my dream boat.
To the group in the wakeboat plowing that water, listening to music, thrashing, and slashing. You look like you are having a great time with friends.
To the family in the 1979 Glastron with faded seats and rough gel coat. I can only imagine the memories you’ve made in that thing.
To the folks in the pontoon who are laughing, tubing, eating, and drinking. Live it up, Monday will come way too soon and kids grow up too fast.
To the crew launching 4 waverunners from that big ole quad trailer, ready to zip around all day. Hang on and have a blast.
To those in the bass boat hanging on as others rock the boat but you gotta get in just a few more casts. I hope you catch a big one!!
To that cruiser anchored in the secluded cove with sun kissed bodies on the bow deck. Enjoy the day on your own “island” for the day.
We all enjoy the water differently, and we may not agree on it all, but we have to remember the only thing that matters is memories are being made, and you’re getting 120% out of your time with your loved ones. You have to forget HOW you go boating, and remember WHY you go boating. THAT is boating!! Spread the love on the water and be safe.

Hope everyone will enjoy the up coming weather we are suppose to have!! Have a wonderful week!!

Definitely have some awesome customers. Home made merc logo. That's going to be around a long time

Don's Marine Center updated their website address.

Don's Marine Center updated their website address.

Spring is in the air!! We are open for business, so call and make your appts!! 🚤🚤

*****SOLD***** Just got in on trade 9.9 4 stroke short shaft. Just fully serviced ready for the water. 850.00

Getting ready for spring call me first week of March to get you boats ready for summer fun

We hope you all have a Very Merry Christmas 🎅🧑‍🎄🤶 🎄🎁 and and wonderful and blessed Happy New Year 🥳🍾🥂

Nice day to put these beauty's to sleep

Hey Everyone, hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Now that Hanukkah 🕎 is here and Christmas 🎄 is right around the corner, We have Gift Certificates available. They are great for stocking 🎁 stuffers also. Happy Holidays

This weekend is Daylight Savings. Dont forget to turn your clocks ⏰ back an hour and gain that extra hour of sleep 😴💤 😌

Our newest customer has 2 250 V8 Verado's. These are beautiful motors and sound amazing. The are beasts. Love them ❤☺😊

Wow time is flying by!!! One more month until school starts!! Get out and enjoy the beautiful weather by boating 🛥😊

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Have a great father's day weekend enjoy the water.

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Enjoy the hot and sunny weekend!! 😎🌞🚤

We are now a Fuslon/Garmin dealer. Contact us for your radio or fish finder upgrades

Hope everyone is getting ready for Memorial Day weekend!!! The unofficial start to summer! ⛵🚤🌞🏊‍♀️🏄‍♂️🚣‍♂️🎣

The weather is finally getting warm!! Get your boats ready for the season. Call us at 203-754-7128 to get an appt. We have opening available from June 8th and on!!

Don's Marine Center updated their phone number.

Don's Marine Center updated their phone number.

This is are 40th year in business. I would like to thank all the customers we have met over the years. What a ride it has been. We appreciate all the support from all of you over the years and we will keep doing are best to keep your boats running for years to come.

Hey!! We are open for business!!! Give us a call to schedule your appt for spring start or service. We are currently doing outboards. I/O's will be scheduled in April. Need the weather a little warmer. But come on down or call to book you appt!!

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Happy Thanksgiving 🦃🦃