How to: Change Engine Oil on a Four-Stroke Outboard
May 22nd 2013
Chris Breeden, Service Manager and Yamaha Master Tech at Norfolk Marine, shows us how it's done.
Boat Maintenance
How To: Apply Kiwi Grip NonSkid Paint to a Boat Deck
May 16th 2013
To prep and paint a non-skid finish on your deck, you'll need the right tools.
To prep and paint a non-skid finish on your deck, you'll need the right tools.
Counter of Shame: Outboard Motor Maintenance Gone Awry
April 18th 2013
You don’t think maintaining your outboard engine properly is important? Then you’re due for a visit to the Norfolk Marine Counter of Shame.
You don’t think maintaining your outboard engine properly is important? Then you’re due for a visit to the Norfolk Marine Counter of Shame.
Un-insulated Wire on My New Boat?
February 24th 2013
Insulated multi-strand grounding wire is now standard, but many new boats are fitted with bare copper. Don't worry -- it's a tried and true method.
Insulated multi-strand grounding wire is now standard, but many new boats are fitted with bare copper. Don't worry -- it's a tried and true method.
What’s My ZincSaver For?
February 1st 2013
If you keep your boat at a dock with the shore power cabled plugged in, you should have one of these devices to prevent galvanic corrosion.
If you keep your boat at a dock with the shore power cabled plugged in, you should have one of these devices to prevent galvanic corrosion.
Does Copper Need Coating in the Marine Environment?
January 13th 2013
Copper bus bars can take on a patina without losing any of their conductivity, but there's no harm in protecting them further.
Copper bus bars can take on a patina without losing any of their conductivity, but there's no harm in protecting them further.
Make Your Own Fiberglass Potable Water Tank
January 6th 2013
If you plan to build your own tank, you will need to use FDA-approved resin.
If you plan to build your own tank, you will need to use FDA-approved resin.
Marine Battery Isolators: Old Types Versus New
December 30th 2012
Newer solid-state isolators don't suffer from the overheating and voltage-drop problems of the traditional diode-type units.
Newer solid-state isolators don't suffer from the overheating and voltage-drop problems of the traditional diode-type units.
Electrical Panel Voltmeters Can Sometimes Mislead
December 23rd 2012
Your meter can give you a surface charge reading showing decent voltage even when the battery plates are not deeply charged.
Your meter can give you a surface charge reading showing decent voltage even when the battery plates are not deeply charged.
How to Winterize Boat Air-Conditioning
December 16th 2012
Either non-toxic anti-freeze or a compressed-air blowout can be used to prevent freeze-up.
Either non-toxic anti-freeze or a compressed-air blowout can be used to prevent freeze-up.
What’s the Hose Coming Out of My Battery?
September 10th 2012
Some builders install vent lines for sealed batteries. They might look like water hoses... but they're not.
Some builders install vent lines for sealed batteries. They might look like water hoses... but they're not.
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.
How To Remove a Boat Name
August 24th 2012
Elbow grease, patience, Anti-Bond, and a dose of superstition all come into play.
Elbow grease, patience, Anti-Bond, and a dose of superstition all come into play.
