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.
Fuel
Mercury 150 FourStroke: Hotcakes. And a Suzuki Ethanol Update
July 22nd 2012
Mercury is working overtime to meet demand for the 150 FourStroke. Meanwhile, Suzuki isn't the only engine-maker to wrestle with ethanol percentages it can support. It doesn't help that the additive is often not mixed in very accurately.
Mercury is working overtime to meet demand for the 150 FourStroke. Meanwhile, Suzuki isn't the only engine-maker to wrestle with ethanol percentages it can support. It doesn't help that the additive is often not mixed in very accurately.
What is that Shiny Box in the Fuel Line of my New Boat?
July 8th 2012
Ed Sherman identifies that silver canister in your new boat's battery compartment.
Ed Sherman identifies that silver canister in your new boat's battery compartment.
Butanol: the Next Great Biofuel for Boats?
May 16th 2012
BRP, Indmar, and Volvo-Penta work with the NMMA, Argonne Laboratory and the US Department of Energy to see how butanol, also called biobutanol or isobutanol, works in boats.
BRP, Indmar, and Volvo-Penta work with the NMMA, Argonne Laboratory and the US Department of Energy to see how butanol, also called biobutanol or isobutanol, works in boats.
Running in a Current: May the Force Be With You
April 14th 2012
With fuel prices skyrocketing, it pays to be aware of the effects of current, both fair and foul.
With fuel prices skyrocketing, it pays to be aware of the effects of current, both fair and foul.
Installing a Fuel Flow Meter
January 18th 2012
A fuel flow meter will help you calculate your most efficient throttle setting, fuel remaining in the tank, and an exact burn rate, at any given time or sea condition.
A fuel flow meter will help you calculate your most efficient throttle setting, fuel remaining in the tank, and an exact burn rate, at any given time or sea condition.
Boat Towing: Slow Down to Save
July 17th 2011
Driving 55 will save you fuel, and it will also add valuable reaction time.
Driving 55 will save you fuel, and it will also add valuable reaction time.
Ethanol and Water In Fuel
April 18th 2011
Now that we're all using ethanol-based fuel, how can we tell if there's water in it?
Now that we're all using ethanol-based fuel, how can we tell if there's water in it?
Ethanol Hates Fuel Lines
January 29th 2011
Why it might be smart to replace old outboard fuel lines (so you don't get "hosed").
Why it might be smart to replace old outboard fuel lines (so you don't get "hosed").
From Sunseeker to Hobie: New York Boat Show 2011
January 20th 2011
With an improving economy but fuel-cost increases waiting in the wings, powerboat builders offer the full range from extravagant to frugal.
With an improving economy but fuel-cost increases waiting in the wings, powerboat builders offer the full range from extravagant to frugal.
Ethanol Update: GOP Deficit Hawks Grumbling
November 19th 2010
A new twist on the issue of ethanol in motor fuel.
A new twist on the issue of ethanol in motor fuel.
Winterizing Your Boat Fuel Tank
November 17th 2010
Should I leave my boat's gasoline fuel tank full or empty during winter storage? I can’t seem to get a straight answer from anyone.
Should I leave my boat's gasoline fuel tank full or empty during winter storage? I can’t seem to get a straight answer from anyone.
Winterizing Your Diesel Engine: Oil Change
October 22nd 2010
What is most critical about winterizing? Clean oil, stabilized fuel throughout, and topped up fuel tanks. Here's how to do it all right without ending up with oil in the bilge.
What is most critical about winterizing? Clean oil, stabilized fuel throughout, and topped up fuel tanks. Here's how to do it all right without ending up with oil in the bilge.
