Martin Motor Sports Merges with Raybruns Marine World

Press Release
October 06, 2017

Martin Motor Sports (a division of MMD Sales Ltd.) and Rayburns Marine World are pleased to announce that they have agreed to merge their operations effective January 01st. Both organizations share a proud heritage of leadership and excellence in the marine industry and take great pride in taking care of their customers and their staff. We are all excited around the opportunities that this merger will create for our combined customers and our team.

From the perspective of existing Rayburns customers, we see a combined organization being able to provide a wider range of products and services, as well as a greater selection of those products. From the perspective of Martin customers, the increased scale and additional product lines will provide an increased level of inventory and the ability to meet the needs of our customers. The combination allows our combined organization to continue on its quest to invest in our business with a focus on providing long term solutions to our customers’ needs and desires.

Over the next few months, both parties will complete the necessary steps to complete the deal, including all necessary due diligence and integration of operations. The marine operations of the two organizations will be merged in both Calgary and Kelowna under Martin Motor Sports effective January 01, 2018.

Martin Motor Sports will offer marine and power sports products through five stores across Western Canada. Together with our sister organization Martin Deerline’s ten stores, our customer service driven team focuses on meeting the needs of our valuable customers by partnering with some of the best manufacturers in the world. Together we make a difference!

How to Winterize Your Self Propelled John Deere Sprayer

Don't underestimate the importance of winterizing your sprayer this year. A full and thorough cleaning of your sprayer inside and out will bring to the surface potential problems before they arise next Spring and ensure there is no damage caused by below zero temperatures. Read on for a step by step process on how to service and store your self-propelled sprayer for winter.

Winterizing Your Self-Propelled Sprayer

• Thoroughly clean machine inside and out to prevent premature rust from fertilizer and pesticide products.
• Clean and flush solution system.
• Open pipe plug on solution pump to remove any chemicals. Replace plug.
• Remove, clean and install fill strainer, pressure strainers and flowmeter(s).
• Winterize the sprayer plumbing using John Deere SprayMaster Winterizer Fluid. Follow the instructions and mix Winterizer Fluid at the correct ratio to protect the solution system down to the lowest expected temperature.
• Start machine and operate spray system until Winterizer Fluid comes out of the spray nozzles. Be sure to circulate mixture through entire solution system.
• Remove and clean nozzle tips and screens.
• Store tips and screens off the machine in a dry place.
• Rinse and drain tanks.
• Change the engine oil and other lubricants. 
• Grease all service points. 
• Remove, clean and install air cleaner elements.
• Drain and flush cooling system.
• Remove the monitor or control console and store in a warm, dry place.

Let Martin Deerline take care of your Sprayer Winterization for you. Book now for only $399 or combine it with a Greenlight Inspection and Save $199. Click here to book  or speak to a Service Representative at your local Martin Deerline.