Engine Wiring: Cable Ties
September 29th 2011
Nylon tiewraps can be very convenient and easy for boat builders and owners, but they are not heat-resistant.
Engines
Mercury 150 Outboard: Insert Catalyst Here?
September 27th 2011
Mercury's new outboard appears to be designed to accommodate a future exhaust catalyst.
Mercury's new outboard appears to be designed to accommodate a future exhaust catalyst.
Mercury Spitfire Propeller
September 1st 2011
The first Mercury Spitfires are on the market, offering a four-blade aluminum propeller with an aggressive design to improve performance at a lower cost than stainless steel.
The first Mercury Spitfires are on the market, offering a four-blade aluminum propeller with an aggressive design to improve performance at a lower cost than stainless steel.
Hydro-Lock: Engine Won’t Start
August 31st 2011
After a big storm (like the recent Hurricane Irene), why won’t my engine turn over?
After a big storm (like the recent Hurricane Irene), why won’t my engine turn over?
Solar Battery Maintenance: An Ounce of Prevention
August 28th 2011
If you let your starting battery slowly lose its mojo, it will let you down.
If you let your starting battery slowly lose its mojo, it will let you down.
Volvo Penta Says Goodbye to the Carburetor
July 31st 2011
A major engine supplier is doing what the entire marine industry should have done years ago.
A major engine supplier is doing what the entire marine industry should have done years ago.
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.
Hot Engine Solutions
July 1st 2011
Will removing the thermostat keep an engine from running too hot? No, and it may cause other problems, says expert Ed Sherman.
Will removing the thermostat keep an engine from running too hot? No, and it may cause other problems, says expert Ed Sherman.
New Regulations Proposed: Engine Cut Off Lanyards
June 28th 2011
The Coast Guard may make engine cut offs mandatory, and now’s your chance to comment.
The Coast Guard may make engine cut offs mandatory, and now’s your chance to comment.
Outboard Engine Cooling Systems
June 16th 2011
Outboard engine not squirting water the way it used to? Follow these steps to fix the problem, before it leaves you stranded.
Outboard engine not squirting water the way it used to? Follow these steps to fix the problem, before it leaves you stranded.
Sierra eGuard Takes Aim at Ethanol
June 5th 2011
A new fuel stabilizer is designed to deal with ethanol, but you might buy it just for the bottle.
A new fuel stabilizer is designed to deal with ethanol, but you might buy it just for the bottle.
Outboard Motor Corrosion Control
May 10th 2011
WIres to nowhere on your outboard? Don't just cut them off—replace them.
WIres to nowhere on your outboard? Don't just cut them off—replace them.
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?
