With spring around the corner, you may be eager to get your boat out of storage and head to the water. But to avoid unnecessary problems, de-winterizing is an annual ritual. While some boat owners have their marina take care of the details, there’s no reason you can’t do many of the tasks yourself.& …

Okay, so I’ve nailed my ports and my starboards and I know my bow from my stern. But I have a problem. I’ve discovered that my true kryptonite is outboard engine trim. I don’t know how to trim an outboard motor, I don’t know what the ideal outboard motor trim position should look like and, if I …

SIMPLE BUT CRITICAL OUTBOARD MAINTENANCE TIPS WILL HELP MAKE SURE YOUR ENGINE STAYS IN THE BEST POSSIBLE SHAPE.How to care for outboard boat engines is important to understand, even if you’re not the DIY type. The fact is that the most basic forms of outboard boat engine maintenance are incredibly e …

When you invest in a boat you want it to last and be problem free. Whether it’s a new or used boat there’s nothing worse than having your day of fishing or tournament ruined by a mechanical failure or even worse being in an unsafe situation because of a breakdown. if you’ve never learned how to bre …

Today, many outboard motors are available in colors to complement the shade of your boat. Honda, Mercury and Suzuki, for example, all offer their outboards in at least two colors; Evinrude lets you add custom side plates and accents from a wide spectrum of color choices. There are also companie …