Boaters Edge

Boaters Edge To enhance the recreational boaters experience by providing exceptional service and education. Boaters Edge is located inside Westland Marina.

Look for the yellow awning!! Local resident Jeff Belford began servicing Brevard County in 1998 as a mobile repair service. We are no longer offering mobile service since occupying our new facility However, we promise the same expertise to which our customers have grown accustomed. Boater's Edge has an open door policy. We invite you to stop in at your convenience for service or just a visit. Cal

ling ahead may speed your service time, however, it is not necessary. We work on all makes and models , including Mercury, Mercruiser, Volvo, and Yamaha, Inboard, Outboard, Sterndrive and Diesel. We guarantee our work, not for a period of time, but because we feel it is the right thing to do..

Friday at the marina means wrapping up the week, looking ahead to the weekend, and helping boaters feel confident about ...
09/04/2026

Friday at the marina means wrapping up the week, looking ahead to the weekend, and helping boaters feel confident about their time on the water.

We appreciate everyone who trusts Boaters Edge with their boat. Have a safe weekend, watch the weather, and enjoy the water responsibly.

(321) 383-4173
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419 N Washington Ave | Westland Marina, Titusville, FL
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Before you pull out of the driveway, take two extra minutes with your boat trailer.A quick pre-tow check can make a big ...
09/03/2026

Before you pull out of the driveway, take two extra minutes with your boat trailer.

A quick pre-tow check can make a big difference:
-Confirm the coupler is fully seated and locked on the hitch ball.
-Cross and secure the safety chains.
-Check that trailer lights, brake lights, and turn signals are working.
-Make sure the winch strap and safety chain are secure.
-Check tire condition and pressure before getting on the road.
The goal is simple: get to the ramp safely and spend more of the day on the water.

(321) 383-4173
[email protected]
419 N Washington Ave | Westland Marina, Titusville, FL
boatersedge.net

There is plenty that happens behind the scenes before a boat gets back to its owner.Some jobs call for a closer look at ...
09/02/2026

There is plenty that happens behind the scenes before a boat gets back to its owner.

Some jobs call for a closer look at components most boaters never see. That is why experience, the right tools, and taking the time to inspect things properly matter.

At Boaters Edge, we take care of the details so you can focus on why you own a boat in the first place: time on the water.

( 321)383-4173
[email protected]
419 N Washington Ave | Westland Marina, Titusville, FL
boatersedge.net

Tuesday Tip: Know your engine’s model number, serial number, and year before you need service.We know we have mentioned ...
09/01/2026

Tuesday Tip: Know your engine’s model number, serial number, and year before you need service.

We know we have mentioned it before, but we must stress the importance of knowing your engine. Much like the automotive field the year, make, and model matter. They can tell you exactly what kind of engine you have if you know how to read it and it provides you a reference to correctly find parts.
-However, many times we come across outboards that no longer have a serial number sticker from years of use on the water. We can usually figure out which is which but here's a quick tip if your sticker hasn't fallen off yet:

take a clear photo of your engine’s ID label and save it in your phone. You will be glad to have it when service is needed.

(321) 383-4173
[email protected]
419 N Washington Ave | Westland Marina, Titusville, FL
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It's Monday, and the schedule is full.For some people, a busy schedule can feel intimidating. Around here, we enjoy gett...
08/31/2026

It's Monday, and the schedule is full.
For some people, a busy schedule can feel intimidating. Around here, we enjoy getting to move from one job to the next. Every boat brings a different challenge, and sometimes the best way to get a fresh perspective on a tough issue is to step away, work through another job, and come back with a clear head.

If you think it's about that time for your boat give us a call, get on the schedule before it fills up.

(321) 383-4173
[email protected]
419 N Washington Ave | Westland Marina, Titusville, FL
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It's Friday and although we are ready for a break, we are motivated to finish up the week strong. The days are hot and t...
08/28/2026

It's Friday and although we are ready for a break, we are motivated to finish up the week strong. The days are hot and the work can be hard but that only motivates us more. And when the day is done we can go home to relax this weekend knowing we left this week giving our all.

Have a safe weekend, keep an eye on the radar for storms. They come quick and the weather can turn fast.
(321) 383-4173
boatersedge.net
419 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL

A customer asked us this week: "How often should I actually have my lower unit oil changed?"Fair question. The answer su...
08/27/2026

A customer asked us this week: "How often should I actually have my lower unit oil changed?"

Fair question. The answer surprises a lot of people.
-Every year, minimum. Or every 100 hours of use, whichever comes first. Why so often?

Lower unit gear oil doesn't just lubricate. It also protects against water intrusion. If a seal is starting to go and a little water gets in, fresh oil will catch it. Old, tired oil already has moisture and metal in it, and you can't tell the difference.

What to look for at the drain:
~Clean, honey-colored oil = good
~Milky / cloudy = water intrusion, needs seal work
~Metal shavings on the magnet = wear happening internally, bring it in
~Black / burnt smell = overheated at some point, worth a deeper look

We include the visual check anytime we do a lower unit service. It's five extra minutes and it's caught a lot of small problems before they became rebuilds.

(321) 383-4173
boatersedge.net
419 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL

If you own an outboard, this is the part of it you probably never see.Most owners see the cowling. We see everything und...
08/26/2026

If you own an outboard, this is the part of it you probably never see.

Most owners see the cowling. We see everything under it. And what's under there tells the truth about how a boat has been treated -clean fuel or dirty, salt rinsed off or salt cooked on, oil changed on time or "when I remembered."

You don't have to know what any of it does. But you should know somebody who does, before it goes quiet on you.

That's what we're here for.

(321) 383-4173
boatersedge.net
419 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL

TUESDAY TIP: Do a real safety gear audit before Labor Day weekend.Not the once-over glance. An actual check. Most of us ...
08/25/2026

TUESDAY TIP: Do a real safety gear audit before Labor Day weekend.

Not the once-over glance. An actual check. Most of us have gear on board that got tossed in the storage locker two years ago and hasn't been looked at since. Here's what to pull out and confirm:

~Kill switch (engine cut-off lanyard): Federal law since 2021 requires it be used on most boats under 26 feet when the engine is above idle. Test that yours actually cuts the engine when pulled
~Life jackets: One per person on board, USCG-approved, in serviceable condition. Kids need child-sized -an adult jacket on a child is worse than no jacket. Check the straps and buckles, not just that they're there.
~Throwable (Type IV): Required on boats 16 feet and longer. Make sure yours is accessible, not buried under a cooler.
~Fire extinguisher: Check the gauge -in the green? Check the date -most marine extinguishers now have expiration dates and need to be replaced every 12 years. Check the hose isn't cracked.
~Flares/distress signals: Handheld and aerial flares expire 42 months from date of manufacture. If yours are expired, they don't count toward legal minimums. Buy fresh before the weekend.
~Sound-producing device: Whistle or horn on hand.
~Nav lights: Test them AT NIGHT, not in bright sun. Bulbs go, connections corrode, and you don't want to find out returning after sunset.
~Anchor + rode: Actually deployed lately? Rode chafed? Enough scope for local depths?
~First aid + water: Restocked, not two years old.
~Registration + documentation. On board, current, findable.

This is the audit that separates a good weekend from a bad one. Ten minutes now saves a Coast Guard citation, a call to Sea Tow, or worse.

(321) 383-4173
boatersedge.net
419 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL

Monday. Two weeks to Labor Day.Every year around this stretch, the shop tone shifts a little. People are starting to put...
08/24/2026

Monday. Two weeks to Labor Day.
Every year around this stretch, the shop tone shifts a little. People are starting to put a temporary pause on their boating adventures, which means many of them are beginning to call so we can give some much needed attention to their boats.

If your boat has been on your mind lately, this is the week to call and get an appointment.
(321) 383-4173
boatersedge.net
419 N Washington Ave, Titusville, FL

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419 North Washington Avenue
Titusville, FL
32796

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 2pm

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