Engines

Turbo Kit Offer for Most Popular Go-Fast Boat Engine April 3rd 2012
Hardin Marine brings a powerful after-market product to tried-and-true Mercury Racing engines.

Fishing Line: Will it Damage my Outboard? March 18th 2012
Catching fishing line on a prop is all too common, and it can lead to serious damage without proper attention.

So Your Engine Overheated: What Now? March 13th 2012
What you can’t see might cause further problems if not addressed right away, says Ed Sherman.

Saildrives: How to Check/Change the Oil March 8th 2012
Checking the oil on your boat’s saildrive is not quite the same as checking it on an outboard engine. Ed Sherman explains.

Seven Marine 557 Outboard: In-Water Debut February 18th 2012
We take a short demo ride at the Miami International Boat Show with the most powerful outboard even built.

Miami Debuts by Honda Marine, Mercury Racing, and Premier February 17th 2012
A digital control for Honda outboards, a new sterndrive engine from Mercury, and an expensive Premier pontoon boat are highlights from opening day at Miami.

Teleflex Joystick Control for Outboards Debuts at Miami Boat Show February 16th 2012
Optimus 360 incorporates a digital power-steering helm and joystick that can be installed on any boat with twin cable-controlled outboards.

New Honda 250 Outboard to Debut at Miami Boat Show January 31st 2012
A demo of this new motor will be part of live coverage offered by Boats.com from the show beginning Feb. 16.

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.

PowerStop! Prop Offers Enhanced Reverse Thrust January 10th 2012
Innovative cupping design helps this prop bite better in reverse to slow down heavy pontoon and house boats.

Crestliner Introduces Retriever Jon Utility Boats December 18th 2011
New boats for work or play, with rugged, all-welded construction and lots of wide-open space for cargo or gear

Evinrude: Digital Control System for Miami Show? November 20th 2011
BRP is also rumored to be working on a major re-style for its big Evinrude outboards.

What Is Electrical about My Exhaust? November 13th 2011
This simple sensor could be a life saver.

BRP/Evinrude Announces Deal with Tohatsu for Small Outboards October 23rd 2011
Mercury is not happy that its long-time joint-venture partner is helping a competitor with 3.5 to 15-hp four-stroke motors.