Engines

How To: Apply Kiwi Grip NonSkid Paint to a Boat Deck May 16th 2013
To prep and paint a non-skid finish on your deck, you'll need the right tools.

Counter of Shame: Outboard Motor Maintenance Gone Awry April 18th 2013
You don’t think maintaining your outboard engine properly is important? Then you’re due for a visit to the Norfolk Marine Counter of Shame.

Picture This: When Big Outboards Talk, Have Your Cameras Ready April 7th 2013
Lessons learned about 557-horsepower engines and expert advice, not to mention how to edit on YouTube

Pier 57 Teams Up With New Engine Builder February 26th 2013
The partnership with TNT/MPG means cutting edge engine tech and expertise is right next door.

Seven Marine is Ramping Up February 16th 2013
Production examples of the 557-horsepower V8 outboard were rigged on customer boats at the Miami International Boat Show.

First Quad-Outboard Statement to Debut in Miami February 13th 2013
With four Mercury Verados, this beefy center-console should run at 80 mph.

New DCB Catamaran Tops 170 mph January 29th 2013
The M41 Widebody, with 1,350-hp Mercury Racing engines and a hull created by Class-A surfacing, reportedly has even more speed up its sleeve.

New Evinrude E-TEC 135 H.O. Aims For 150 Performance Level January 12th 2013
A big V6 powerhead should give this two-stroke a load of bottom-end power.

Marine Battery Isolators: Old Types Versus New December 30th 2012
Newer solid-state isolators don't suffer from the overheating and voltage-drop problems of the traditional diode-type units.

Active Thunder Building First Mercury 565-Powered Model December 5th 2012
The 37-foot Active Thunder Excess with twin 565s will be introduced at the 2013 Miami Boat Show.

Torqeedo Wins DAME Award at METS November 13th 2012
The Design Awards METS (known as the DAME Awards) were just announced in The Netherlands. METS is the largest trade show in the world for the international marine leisure industry.

Volvo Penta V8-380 Engine Debuts at Ft. Lauderdale November 6th 2012
A new gas V8 offers a big-block power rating in a small-block package, with a performance boost from variable valve timing.

Yamaha Debuts New Helm Master Controls and F200 Outboard October 30th 2012
An entire digital control system with power steering for Yamaha F350 V8 and 4.2-liter V6 outboards will be sold as OEM products only, beginning in March.

Lehr 9.9 Horsepower Propane-Fueled Outboard to Debut at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show October 24th 2012
The new fuel-efficient and eco-friendly 9.9-hp model is likely to be competitive in a big segment of the boating market.