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.
Engines
Outboard Joystick Control Coming from Mercury Marine
September 26th 2012
A trade show debut is set for early October, with production likely for the 2013 season.
A trade show debut is set for early October, with production likely for the 2013 season.
Boat Engine Rust: Warning of Bad Times to Come
August 29th 2012
What's the big deal about a patch of rust here and there on an engine? Think of it as a breach in the fortress wall. Turn your back and a whole army of badness can slip through.
What's the big deal about a patch of rust here and there on an engine? Think of it as a breach in the fortress wall. Turn your back and a whole army of badness can slip through.
Stuffing Box Installation: The Wrong Way
August 26th 2012
A challenging stuffing box set up may require moving the engine to repack it.
A challenging stuffing box set up may require moving the engine to repack it.
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.
Marine Battery Charging: Double-Belt Pulley System
July 21st 2012
Will a double belt system work for your alternator and engine? According to Ed Sherman, "This a situation where a lot of mistakes get made."
Will a double belt system work for your alternator and engine? According to Ed Sherman, "This a situation where a lot of mistakes get made."
Sea Ray Jets into the Jet Boat Market, with Weber Motors
July 13th 2012
By teaming with Weber Motors, Sea Ray will produce the first models to meet CARB 4-star standards.
By teaming with Weber Motors, Sea Ray will produce the first models to meet CARB 4-star standards.
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.
Suzuki Outboards: More News for 2012
July 7th 2012
A tiller with a tach, a limited-edition 60, and a full stable of 250 horsepower models.
A tiller with a tach, a limited-edition 60, and a full stable of 250 horsepower models.
Suzuki Unveils New Outboard Models
June 21st 2012
At a boat builder meeting in Florida, Suzuki shows off portable, midrange and V6 motors that will offer better economy and more features.
At a boat builder meeting in Florida, Suzuki shows off portable, midrange and V6 motors that will offer better economy and more features.
Video: Sneak Peek at the New Yamaha F115
May 22nd 2012
A Yamaha tech tells us what's different about this new version of the F115, and then we take it for a test run.
A Yamaha tech tells us what's different about this new version of the F115, and then we take it for a test run.
Video: How to Salvage (Pickle) an Outboard
May 20th 2012
We willingly send a perfectly good outboard engine swimming to show you how to get it running again.
We willingly send a perfectly good outboard engine swimming to show you how to get it running again.
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.
