The way an owner drives his boat can have a drastic effect on how long the engine lasts. Don't do these seven things!1. Dry starts Most boaters are guilty of accidentally starting their engine with the prop high and dry, but I’ve seen boaters at the ramp give their engine a quick bump of t …

Gas prices are high right now, so every dollar you save on fuel can be put to better use, like buying fishing tackle, for instance. Modern ­direct-injection outboards are now significantly more fuel efficient, however, there are a few tricks to help you squeeze another mile or so per gallon, which …

Spring will be here sooner or later even if doesn’t seem like it right now. When spring comes and the walleye bite on the river gets going or, like me, if you wait for opening weekend, you’ll want to make sure your outboard is ready and raring to go!After a long winter’s nap, there are some things t …

Your outboard’s Power Trim and Tilt unit changes the outboard’s thrust angle during operation for maximum performance of both your outboard and your boat. It’s electro-hydraulic, meaning an electric pump moves hydraulic fluid upon command from the operator, tilting the thrust angle out or in. It’s p …

Outboards start like a car; just tilt ‘em down and turn the key. At least newer ones do. But it wasn’t always that way. There was a time when you had to know how to start your engine. Carbureted two-strokes can be fussy, especially when cold.Now, there’s still plenty of carbureted two-strokes in ser …