Want to start your boat but don’t know how to choose the battery type? As there are many types of batteries in the market, lithium, lead acid, deep cycle and starting. In this article, we’ll break ...

A snapped steering cable left Joe Shead four miles offshore on Lake Superior — and reminded him he’s better at getting towed than maintaining his boat.

Josh and Sylvia Kramer, owners of Flathead Mobile Marine, at their home on Oct. 16, 2025. (Kate Heston/Daily Inter Lake) Josh and Sylvia Kramer, owners of Flathead Mobile Marine, at their home on Oct.

Support local journalism: Find offers for new subscribers at floridatoday.com/subscribe. Mullis Marine Center manage to stay afloat during the storms of recessions ...