Your towboat engine is built to last and to withstand the high stress and demands of high-speed boating. But even the best-built engine won't endure if it overheats. Overheating is one of the most serious issues that can afflict any motor. It typically leads to major repairs or complete replacement of the motor.
Compelling Impeller Selection
Failing impellers are leading cause of overheating for performance boats. When your boat's impeller fails, it can't deliver cooling water to the engine. Unless you quickly shut down the engine, things can go south fast.
That's why experts recommend you change your pump impeller at the beginning of every season or every 100 to 200 hours of operation. This preventive maintenance can save you money as well as disappointment on your watersports outings. Some boaters even carry a spare impeller on board in case trouble arises on the water.
Your towboat engine represents a major investment, so it's smart to buy the best when it comes to maintenance. That's why Bakes Marine carries a full line of Johnson Pump Marine impeller kits, pumps and products. Part of the SPX FLOW company, Johnson Pump has been making top-notch pumps and impellers for recreational and commercial boats for more than half a century.
You can obtain single impellers here as well as service kits that provide a complete replacement package for practically all Indmar engines used in Malibu boats. We also stock a full inventory of accessories like impeller pump hoses, seals, screws and brackets. Johnson's pumping expertise extends beyond impellers, so you can get Johnson products like bilge pumps and ballast pumps here too.
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