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So, you’re wondering what’s the best method to remove an outboard motor from a transom? No worries, you’ve come to the right place. There are times when you will need to remove the outboard motor from your boat. There can be multiple reasons why you would need to do this. Perhaps you want to move …

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Wondering why the propellers on your engine look slow, still, or even as if they were moving backward while they are spinning? You’ve come to the right place to get answers. The main reason why your propeller can look slow, still, or like it’s moving backward is due to a phenomenon known as the wagon-wheel …

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Whether you are an experienced seafarer or a newbie marine enthusiast, your boat’s engine will get dirty. In this article, we will take a look at Sea Foam products as a way of cleaning an outboard motor. Using Sea Foam Motor Treatment to clean your outboard motor is a great way to ensure that your …

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It has happened to all of us – those times when you simply can’t get your engine running. There could be many reasons why this happens. Maybe a wire got disconnected, your key was broken, or there was a breakdown. Or the simplest explanation – you lost the key by accident. In these cases, you …

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You’re out on the water, enjoying a great day of fishing or boating. Suddenly, your outboard motor starts surging. You don’t like the way it sounds. You want to know what is causing the problem and how to fix it. You’ve come to the right place! Keep reading to learn more about what causes surging …

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Ah, fishing, that wonderfully relaxing sport we all swear isn’t a bit boring. And it isn’t, if you do it right. Now, what exactly “doing it right” means depends heavily on personal preference, but to many, sitting on a riverbank clutching a pole is a baseline that could use a little improvement. Trolling, one of …

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Far past are the days when oil is oil and gasoline is gasoline. Industrial optimization has resulted in a world full of specialized products manufactured and labeled for specific uses. While obviously using products with the devices they were designed for is ideal, sometimes life doesn’t work out that way. When circumstance demands, how different …

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Sometimes, it’s necessary to take the outboard motor off your boat. Maybe you’re replacing it with a new motor, or moving your existing motor to a new boat. Whatever the reason, you need to know how to take an outboard off of a boat in the most efficient and practical way possible. Keep reading! In …

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You’re enjoying a fantastic summer day on the water, taking in the sun and catching loads of fish. Then, your worst nightmare happens. Your outboard motor dies. Maybe it dies while you’re attempting to start it up, or while you’re shifting from one gear to the next. Whatever the circumstances, you’re stranded out in the …

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So, you got yourself a spanking new outboard motor! Congratulations! Now how do you mount the thing on your boat? More importantly, what size bolts do you need to mount your outboard motor? Installing your outboard – and especially doing it right the first time – is essential. Getting the right size, length, and type …

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