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The Outboard Blog

Guide to Jet Outboards

Guide to Jet Outboards

If you chase steelhead or salmon in any one of our river systems, chances are your boat has an outboard jet drive motor on it or you wish it did.  Jet drive outboards are the motor of choice for almost every river fisherman for the simple fact that they allow anglers to motor through water that …

Posted by Dr. Johnny Fever

Determining the Year of My Outboard Engine

Determining the Year of My Outboard Engine

When your outboard breaks down and you need parts, The first question you will be asked is "What Year is the Engine?" Marine Parts Warehouse is here to help you out! Every brand of outboard manufacturer uses their own code to determine the year of their outboards. We have gathered all …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

How To Install an Auxiliary Outboard Engine

How To Install an Auxiliary Outboard Engine

Considering an Outboard Kicker Engine? Here's How to Install It. Auxiliary  outboard motors serve powerboaters in two primary roles:  1) as an emergency get-home motor in case the big engine conks out, and  2) for alternate propulsion when the main engine moves the boat too fast to e …

Posted by Art Vandelay

Learn to Tie Three Essential Boat Knots

Learn to Tie Three Essential Boat Knots

These three essential boat knots will help make a day on the water easy and comfortable. There are hundreds of knot options for very specific purposes, but the Cleat Hitch Knot, the Clove Hitch Knot and the Bowline Knot are truly the best basic boating knots to get you through your day (and make yo …

Posted by Art Vandelay

How to Choose the Correct Outboard Throttle & Shift Cables

How to Choose the Correct Outboard Throttle & Shift Cables

How to Choose the Correct Outboard Throttle & Shift Cables Cable throttle and shift controls still dominate the boating market for outboard, inboard and sterndrive engines. Cables from brands such as  Dometic Marine (previously SeaStar) and Uflex provide smooth, reliable service for years, …

Posted by Art Vandelay