Jim Obalek Enterprises
4686 Irvines Landing Road V0N 1S1

In honour of Remembrance Day, we will be closed tomorrow, November 11th.

If you're on the Sunshine Coast and need gutters for your home, Curtis at West Coast Gutters will do a great job.

Going Fishing? We're pleased to offer a range of Made-in-BC Scotty fishing equipment, including their high performance electric downriggers, their excellent and compact line puller, and the storage bag for their line puller! We offer competitive pricing, so need to go to the city or online to get a good deal. Check out their new catalog here: http://scotty.com//uploads/2019/01/2019_MarineCatalogue.pdf Call us for availability of any item you're interested in; most orders arrive in 1-2 days! Scotty Fishing Products

We are very grateful that our Covid-19 numbers are so low. We are also aware that our low numbers can lead to a sense of security and complacency regarding Covid-19, and we feel very strongly that we must remain diligent in our daily lives to ensure we keep these numbers low and prevent new outbreaks. Therefore, we encourage all of our customers to wear a mask/face covering when picking up or dropping off your boats. We are trying to remember our masks when we greet you too. Please don't hesitate to ask us to put on a mask if we've forgotten. When inspecting a boat or showing us what you'd like fixed, it can be difficult to maintain proper social distance. So while it may seem a nuisance, it is a protective measure we can all take now to do our best to ensure we get back to normal as quickly as possible.

Looking for marine parts or accessories? We can help you with all of your boating needs, from spark plugs & filters to life jackets and dock lines. Check out our suppliers latest catalogs on our website: https://jimobalek.com/retail-products/

May Day celebrations are still happening this year!

Wishing you a safe and happy Easter weekend! We'll be closed for Good Friday. Have a lovely weekend!

Yes, we are open regular business hours 8:30-5:00, Monday to Friday. We are following health guidelines for social distancing and increased sanitation during this time. We hope that you all stay safe and well during this difficult time!

Planning for our busy Spring season is underway. Friendly reminder to all our regular customers that we always ask for at least one month's notice to prepare your boat for the season. This allows us to best accommodate everyone's schedules.

We are excited to announce we are now a distributor for the full range of Endura Paints and industrial coatings. With a full range of marine coatings and finishes for above and below the waterline, as well as automotive, aviation, and industrial finishes. Contact us for help in choosing the best product for your project. Endura is also available in spray cans for convenience and smaller jobs.

Here's to a Merry Christmas & Wonderful New Years to all of our friends, family and customers! We appreciate your past support and we're looking forward to a great year in 2020!

We shrink wrap boats for Winter storage. It's an excellent wind & critter proof alternative to tarping a boat for the Winter.

Winterizing: What We Do & Why It’s Important We’ve noticed many misconceptions over the years about what Winterizing a boat is. It is NOT a full service on a boat. The two main purposes of Winterizing are: 1. Freeze Protection 2. Corrosion Prevention... Here’s what our Winterizing involves and why each step is important: 1. Stabilize the fuel: this helps to prevent gasoline from going stale over the winter 2. Change the Engine Oil & Filter: By-products of combustion in the oil are acidic; you want the acids removed and fresh oil in your engine for winter storage 3. Change the Gear Lube: We check for water in the gear lube, which can happen when seals fail; this prevents corrosion damage that will happen if water is left to sit all winter in the gearcase 4. Pickle the Cooling System with Antifreeze: provides both corrosion and freeze protection 5. Fog the Motor: this coats internal engine parts with a light oil film & prevents corrosion while the motor is stored over winter Those are the basics. Each boat and all its systems are assessed individually, so boats with more systems can require further work to fully winterize.

This is our friend's Marine Electrical business, based out of the Comox Valley area of Vancouver Island. Contact Chris if you're in the area and need electrical work for your boat :)

Captain Phab Mold & Mildew Preventive spray has been my mainstay for vinyl & carpet when prepping boats for winter storage for several years now. It’s also great for fridges, showers, etc when wintering your cabin. Regular price $12.30, on sale for $10.75 while supplies last.

Happy Thanksgiving from both of us. We'll be open again tomorrow, regular hours. Enjoy the holiday!