The Outboard Blog

Take a stroll down the docks at any modern boat show, and you’ll likely see boats with multiple high-horsepower outboard motors stuffed across t …

Posted by Derek Zoolander

Share the Joy of Boating with Your Kids Boating is a worthwhile, fun adventure for anyone who goes out. However, when children are involved, it unlock …

Posted by Stringfellow Hawke

Think you've done everything necessary for your engine? Read on to find out.By January, most boats have been put away for the winter, but if you’ve co …

Posted by Dr. David Bruce Banner

It’s your lucky day! You’ve just inherited a boat. You’ve found a smokin’ deal on a used model. Or maybe you’ve unearthe …

Posted by Mercury Marine

Today’s outboards are modern marvels, borne of precision engineering and generations of innovation. They’re quiet, dependable and efficien …

Posted by Mercury Marine

Choosing prop material is a matter of balancing budget with performance.Propellers for pleasure boats with outboard or sterndrive power are made from …

Posted by Mercury DockLine

The largest source of trouble with marine engines these days lies with the fuel and fuel system. Paying regular attention to both can help prevent maj …

Posted by Yamaha Marine

High-Performance Outboard Lower UnitsYou all know that a boat goes faster when you trim an outboard higher. Less gear case in the water equals less dr …

Posted by Mercury Marine

The most common thing I get asked over the phone to assist with is diagnosing outboard ignition problems. Whilst I am always happy to try and help i …

Posted by Sonny Crockett

How to Replace an Outboard Water Pump Don't be put off by the fact that you have to drop the lower unit! Marine Parts Warehouse has the tips …

Posted by Ricardo Tubbs

So, you bought a shiny new outboard motor, or maybe you’re eyeing one like it’s a trophy fish. But here’s the thing nobody tells you …

Posted by Art Vandelay

Sure, average-size bass are fun to catch. But we know what you really want: your picture on the marina wall, showing off a fish that makes every angle …

Posted by Dr. Van Nostrand

Your engine won’t start with one turn of the key anymore. It idles rough, and it surges on its way to full throttle. The boating season has just …

Posted by Randall “Tex” Cobb

If you’re a boater who was born before 1980, your first outboard engine memories probably resemble this: An adult male relative (your father, mo …

Posted by Shooter Mcgavin

Checking the oil level in a four-stroke outboard is about as basic as maintenance gets, and should be part of the “pre-flight” routine of every outboa …

Posted by Ivan Drago