EPA Permits Increased Use of Ethanol with E15 Fuel
October 14th 2010
A fuel with a greater percentage of ethanol has now been approved for sale to certain motor vehicles.
Fuel
CO Monitors Have Their Place Aboard
October 13th 2010
Are carbon-monoxide monitors still needed on diesel-powered boats, since diesel fuel produces less carbon monoxide than gas?
Are carbon-monoxide monitors still needed on diesel-powered boats, since diesel fuel produces less carbon monoxide than gas?
New Mercury Two-Stroke Oil Attacks Carbon Deposits
September 16th 2010
The Boats.com Outboard Expert looks at engine oil for older two-stroke engines.
The Boats.com Outboard Expert looks at engine oil for older two-stroke engines.
Battle Over E-15 Fuel Still Raging
September 2nd 2010
More ethanol in boat fuel would likely mean trouble for boat owners, but the Secretary of Agriculture has said that the waiver allowing E-15 may be a "done deal."
More ethanol in boat fuel would likely mean trouble for boat owners, but the Secretary of Agriculture has said that the waiver allowing E-15 may be a "done deal."
Season for Boat Improvements: Would $250 Help?
May 5th 2010
Six stories, 30-plus upgrade ideas, and still plenty of time to enter the Boats.com contest by explaining a little about your planned or recently completed boat-enhancement project.
Six stories, 30-plus upgrade ideas, and still plenty of time to enter the Boats.com contest by explaining a little about your planned or recently completed boat-enhancement project.
Maximize Fuel Economy with Award-Winning Monitor
February 27th 2010
Mercury ECO-Screen wins West Marine's new award as Environmental Product of the Year
Mercury ECO-Screen wins West Marine's new award as Environmental Product of the Year
Monitoring Heat (and More) with Krill SoftDisplay Gen 3
February 4th 2010
Some electronics shine in hot boat-show tents, but given a choice, I'd test this software on a week-long cruise.
Some electronics shine in hot boat-show tents, but given a choice, I'd test this software on a week-long cruise.
Outboard Expert: EPA Delays Decision on E15 Ethanol Fuel
December 1st 2009
The December 1st deadline for action on the wavier to allow E15 came and went.
The December 1st deadline for action on the wavier to allow E15 came and went.
10 Award-Winning Boat Products
July 15th 2009
The envelopes have been opened, and we're seeing gear that's small, functional, and reasonably priced.
The envelopes have been opened, and we're seeing gear that's small, functional, and reasonably priced.
Don’t Let Ethanol Ruin Your Day, Your Engine, Your Bank Account
May 13th 2009
Don't wait to see what happens when there's 50-percent more of this additive running through your gas engine.
Don't wait to see what happens when there's 50-percent more of this additive running through your gas engine.
Conversations on Ethanol, Paint, Sailing Blocks, First-Timers
April 10th 2009
Spring maintenance themes begin to merge with our computer lives.
Spring maintenance themes begin to merge with our computer lives.
