Tech Talk
The highly-skilled Sportsman Boats technical sales team is bringing their knowledge of boats, marine products, manufacturing and mechanics to the forefront on this series titled "Tech Talk." Tune in for general boating knowledge, instructional videos, tips, tricks and much more.
Episodes
Season 3 - Episode 1
Tech Talk - Garmin Waypoint Navigation
In today's Tech Talk Chase is demonstrating how to navigate to a specific waypoint on your Garmin MFD. The feature is best used with your auto pilot system as they work in conjunction to each other.
Season 3 - Episode 2
Tech Talk - Mastervolt Charging System
In today's episode of Tech Talk Chase is discussing the features of the ChargeMaster Plus by Mastervolt, one of the newest charger options for Sportsman Boats. These chargers are specifically offered on Sportsman boats ranging from 26 to 35 feet in length.
Season 3 - Episode 3
Tech Talk - Exploring the TACO Marine GS280 Outriggers
In today’s episode of Tech Talk, Mark Henderson the OEM Sales Manager for Taco Marine joins the Sportsman team to showcase the benefits and use purposes of the Taco Marine Grand Slam 280 Outrigger bases. The GS280s are available on all Sportsman models within the Open, Heritage and Masters Series.
Season 3 - Episode 4
Tech Talk - How To Set Up Your TACO MARINE Outriggers
In today’s episode of Tech Talk, Mark Henderson the OEM Sales Manager for Taco Marine joins the Sportsman team to show us exactly how to set up the Taco Marine GS280 Outriggers. He will additionally cover some quick reason why you may want to use outriggers on your next fishing trip.
Season 3 - Episode 5
Tech Talk - Cleaning Your Raw/Fresh Water Strainer
In this episode of Tech Talk Chase is climbing into the bilge of the boat and showing us a few tips and tricks on how to clean your raw and freshwater pump strainers to ensure your Sportsman Boat stays in tip top shape.
Season 3 - Episode 6
Tech Talk - Mastering Bilge Pump Maintenance
In this episode of Tech Talk, Chase walks you through a few simple steps on how to maintain your bilge pump. These simple steps can help keep your bilge pump from failing and leading to a dangerous situation.
Season 3 - Episode 7
Tech Talk - How To Properly Fuel Your Boat & Set Up Fuel Gauges
In this episode of Tech Talk, Chase is at the fuel dock discussing proper boat fueling techniques along with other knowledge about pressurized fuel tanks and how they work. Learn about fuel ullage, when to stop your fill and how to change your fuel reading settings on your Garmin MFD.
Season 3 - Episode 8
Tech Talk - Mastering Your Yamaha Speed Controller
In this episode of Tech Talk, Chase is on board the Masters 267OE and discussing how to properly use the speed control function on Yamaha's DEC Binnacle. This feature is great for trolling or selecting the perfect RPM for fuel consumption on long runs.
Season 3 - Episode 9
Tech Talk - Adjusting Sonar Overlay Data
In this episode of Tech Talk, Chase is going over some custom features of the Garmin MFD Sonar Page. Add the data features you need to monitor at a glance while also maintaining full sonar features on your dash.
Season 3 - Episode 10
Tech Talk - Self Launch & Load Boat
In this episode of Tech Talk we are joined by Sportsman Gulf Coast Regional Sales Manager Daniel Robinson who is giving pointers on launching and loading a boat solo. What once may have been a more nerve racking ordeal can be made a lot easier with a few extra steps and the confidence to do it solo. Gone are the days of needing to bring someone along in order to go fishing, if your buddies stuck at work you don't have to dream of fish, get out there solo and catch some fish.
Season 3 - Episode 11
Tech Talk - HOW TO USE Your Sportsman Removable Bow Table
In this episode of Tech Talk we are joined by Sportsman Gulf Coast Regional Sales Manager Daniel Robinson. He's answering a customer submitted question and going to be going over the correct way to use your removable bow table on your Sportsman Boat. This option is available on the Open 212, 232, 252 and 262 along with the Heritage 231.
Season 3 - Episode 12
Tech Talk - Telescoping Ski Tow Pole
In this episode of Tech Talk, Daniel answers a customer question and demonstrate how to properly stow and deploy the Ski Tow Pylon on the Heritage 231. Whether you're preparing for a day on the water or packing up after an adventure, these easy-to-follow steps will ensure your pylon is always ready for use.
Season 3 - Episode 13
Tech Talk - Using The Seakeeper Gyro User Interface
In this episode of Tech Talk, Chase is going over the Seakeeper user interface. The new UI combines Seakeeper Ride and Seakeeper Gyro for fast and easy control of both Seakeeper systems through a single Garmin One Helm Application.
Season 3 - Episode 14
Tech Talk - Diving Into The Specs of the All-New Yamaha 350
In this episode of Tech Talk, Chase is showcasing the All-New Open 302 featuring twin All-New Yamaha 350s. Chase breaks down the specs of these motors along with all of the new design features that set this motor apart from the rest.
Season 3 - Episode 15
Tech Talk - Seakeeper Ride STANDARD on ALL Sportsman Models
In this episode of Tech Talk, Chase introduces the Seakeeper Ride system on the All-New Sportsman Open 302 Center Console. Chase is also breaking down how the system works and how it's used along more some more in-depth technical knowledge of the system.
Season 3 - Episode 16
Tech Talk - The BASICS of Seakeeper Gyro
In this episode of Tech Talk, Chase is talking Seakeeper Gyro, who it's for and when to use it. If you're curious about adding this option to your next boat build this episode is right for you.
Season 3 - Episode 17
Garmin Kraken | Trolling Motor Basics
In this episode of Tech Talk, Daniel introduces Garmin Kraken as a factory installed option for the Sportsman Masters Series of bay boats. Go through the standard features, set up process and more. This is an option that you're sure to love on your Sportsman boat.