The Outboard Blog

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

If you have ever stood at the dock listening to two boaters argue about outboards, you have probably heard it: “Two-strokes have more kick.&rdqu …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

Your boat’s bilge pump system needs to be in top shape to prevent flooding and protect your vessel. A bilge pump’s job is to remove unwant …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

Listing your boat is just the first step, how you present it really makes the difference. Whether you’re upgrading, scaling back, or taking a br …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

As someone who has spent enough time around fishing boats, you have seen small dents, gouges, or shallow depressions in the hull or deck. These are wh …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

Most people are used to seeing one, maybe two engines hanging off the transom in outboard-powered boats. But in the world of high-performance offshore …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

Is it possible to maintain peak marine engine performance without the high cost of brand-new parts? The answer is Yes and lies in remanufactured …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

Outboard and sterndrive engines are the two most popular drive systems on the water. When choosing between both, remember it’s less about horsep …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

When out on the water, there is no room for second-guessing your engine. The engine is what gets you out there—and more importantly—what b …

Posted by Brian Whiteside