The Outboard Blog

How to Determine the Correct Shaft Length for Your Outboard Motor When shopping for a new or used outboard motor, one of the most important—and …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

Winterizing a 2-stroke outboard motor isn't the hardest thing you have to do this off-season. With each extra degree of effort you put in, the better …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

What Year is My Johnson or Evinrude Outboard? While Ole Evinrude was the pioneer in developing and manufacturing the first commercially successful out …

Posted by Blanche Devereaux

Diesel cars are everywhere, but surprisingly few diesel outboard engines are out in the water. This type of engine is typically found on big boats, po …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

The reliable hum of the Suzuki outboard is a soundtrack for many seasoned boaters and anglers. If you are a Suzuki outboard owner, the odds are t …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

If you have spent any time around boats, chances are you have seen a Honda outboard engine powering one. They have been around since the '60s, and ove …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

Whether you are chasing early morning topwater bites on a glassy lake or hauling the family across saltwater swells for a weekend escape, the outboard …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

Whether you are operating a lightweight F25 on a jon boat or a powerful VMAX 250 for tournament fishing, the outboards need extreme care and attention …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

History and Evolution of the Mercruiser Alpha Sterndrive MerCruiser, now part of Mercury Marine, has a history rooted in innovation and dominance in t …

Posted by Norm Peterson

Johnson outboard motors were once the gold standard in marine propulsion. Built under the Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC), they earned a reputation …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

Marine Parts Warehouse Guide to Installing an Outboard Rigging Tube Outboard rigging tubes help protect cables, wires, and hoses from damage. …

Posted by Carl Winslow

Any boat owner will tell you that the most critical part of their vessel is the outboard motor. It propels the boat, which is why it must be reliable …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

Is your boat fighting you at the helm? Do long runs leave your arms aching, Or does docking feel like a wrestling match? Many boaters face the frustra …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

Outboard motors are the pulse of sea adventure. But beneath the cowling is a precision engine, and as with any high-performance engine, its reliabilit …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

How to Fill an OMC Cobra and OMC / Volvo Cobra SX Outdrives with Gear Oil. Repair Time: 1 to 2 hours Repair Difficulty: Easy For this j …

Posted by John McClane