The Outboard Blog

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 job, you will need:  Oil pump 2 or more quarts of oil Large flathead screwdriver Rags Replacement oil draining screw gaskets 1. Place the Outdri …

Posted by John McClane

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 unwanted water that collects in the lowest part of the hull (the bilge) due to rain, rough seas, or minor leaks, and that water needs to be cleared fast. Mo …

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 break from the water, a well-prepped vessel can help you get the best return. Today’s buyers are informed and discerning. They want more than pret …

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 what we call DIVOTS. These seem minor at first glance but actually are not and can tell a bigger story about the wear, usage, and even structural stress …

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 racing, mega center consoles, and extreme sportfishing yachts, the game has changed—dramatically. Today, some boats are being outfitted with fo …

Posted by Brian Whiteside