http://www.globalforcemarine.com/ Global Force Marine Articles http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9232 http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9232 What type of fuel can I use? MerCruiser engines will operate satisfactorily when using a major brand of automotive unleaded fuel meeting the following specifications: Posted Pump Octane Rating of 91 RON minimum. Premium Unleaded Petrol (PULP 95 RON) is also acceptable. Consult the Owner's Manual for more details Use the following chart to determine correct fuel for engines prior to 2001 ... http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9233 http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9233 Outboards Purchased from Jan1st, 2007, in Australia & New Zealand, are eligible for the 3+2 Warranty. Mercury Marine is offering our customers a two year bonus warranty on top of our existing three year factory warranty to provide a total of 5 years protection on our full range of consumer Outboard products* 2-Stroke 4-Stroke OptiMax Verado To verify the service history of your engine and ensure that the... http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9235 http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9235 Common Sense and Consistency Are the Keys Thousands of years ago, the first inflatable boats, made from animal skins, were used for transportation. People used them to cross rivers, ferry goods to other locations, and move military troops. Over time, inflatable boats were adapted for recreational use as well, and for rescue operations. Today there are many types of inflatable boats and over a dozen ways they are used around the... http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9229 http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9229 Outboard Preparation & Maintenance The major consideration in preparing your outboard for storage is to protect it from rust, corrosion. The following storage procedures should be followed to prepare your outboard for out of season storage or prolonged storage (two months or longer). Protect the engine from physical damage. rust, corrosion and dirt.  Do not seal in a container or wrap tightly in plastic or... http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9231 http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9231 Outboard Maintenance & Servicing Regular engine maintenance is essential to ensuring your engine will provide you with years of trouble-free operation. Marine engines can often be used for extended periods at wide open throttle (up to 6000rpm on some models) in harsh salt water & sun, then sit in storage over winter for up to 6 or 7 months without any use. Sometimes, infrequent use may not alert you to minor... http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8061 http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8061 The Aurora 680 jet boat July 3rd, 2009 THE crew at Global Force Marine at Gold Coast City Marina can always be relied on to come up with something special. When a customer wanted a versatile jet boat to ferry passengers to and from a cruise ship operating out of Tahiti, as well as myriad other tasks such as diving, sightseeing and towing water toys, Global Force came up with the Aurora 680 jet boat. The 6.8m rigid inflatable is a joint... http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8062 http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=8062 FOR IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE AVANTE GROUP ‘INFLATE’ Coomera, QLD, October 21, 2008 - The Avante Group has announced they will be marketing the prestige range of Caribe Inflatables throughout their nation wide retail group. Avante have teamed up with Gemini Inflatables Pty Ltd to establish Caribe as a truly national brand. Caribe Inflatables have been available in Australia for the past 3 years and is a world-renowned... http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9237 http://www.globalforcemarine.com/?process=views/article.php&articleId=9237 DAILY If you don’t use protective anti-fouling paint (to repel barnacles in salt water), make sure that you remove your boat from the water every few days. This will prevent build up of algae and barnacles. Scrub and wash the boat while it is wet and before putting it back in the water. If you use your boat in salt water, give it a freshwater rinse after each day of fishing. Use plenty of soap and water and rinse...