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 …
If you’re wondering what the term “boat propeller slip” means, you’ve come to the right place. Propeller slip is a term used to describe the difference between the theoretical and actual speed of a boat. That would be the simplest definition, but we will go into it in more detail in this article. If you …
There are three primary types of boat engines: outboard, inboard, and sterndrive motors. A fourth and much more portable type, the trolling motor, will not be discussed in this article. With so many different boat and engine types, you may not be surprised to learn that there are a wide variety of propellers that can …
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 …
Your propeller is one of the most damage-prone parts of your boat. Think about it. Propellers are usually small, and their position underneath the boat makes them subject to debris entanglement, impact damage, and grounding What’s more, repeated exposure to different water conditions can eventually wear down the metals used to construct propellers. If you’re …
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 …
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 …
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 …
You just got back from a great day on the water. You may have heard that it’s a good idea to flush your outboard motor before storing it away, especially if you’ve been boating in saltwater. But what does outboard flushing mean, exactly? And how do you do it? Keep reading! In this article, we’ll …
You’re enjoying a nice day out on the water when suddenly, your outboard motor begins producing a ton of smoke. Or, maybe you haven’t even made it out there yet–as you fire up your motor for the first time, it produces so much smoke that you decide you had better not take it out today. …
We all agree that going on boat trips and cruising through the waves is one of the best activities you can partake in. Being propelled forward by a strong motor is an amazing feeling. But, as a captain, you need to be aware of the condition of your engine. If your boat has an outboard …
You’re enjoying a nice day out on the water when, suddenly, your outboard motor begins to shake. Maybe you’ve noticed this problem before. Maybe the shaking is minor, or maybe it gets worse while you’re idling or in gear. Maybe you can hear it, or maybe you can only feel it. Whatever your specific situation, …
If you have an outboard motor, chances are you have a starting battery hooked up to allow you to start your engine. If your boat has radio, lights, fish finders, and other accessories, you may also have a deep-cycle battery or two for powering these accessories. If your outboard has an alternator, it will be …
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 …
There are a lot of things to think about before you hit the water. If your boat has an outboard motor, or you’re planning to have one installed, one of these considerations is how deep that motor should be in the water. If the motor is raised to high or lowered too deep, you may …
If you’re looking to buy a new outboard motor for your boat, you may be scratching your head at the prices. Sure, everything is expensive these days, but you never expected a boat motor to cost quite so much! So now, you may be wondering: why are outboard motors so expensive? Great question! In this …
If you’re new to the world of boating and outboard motors, you may or may not have heard about fogging your engine. You know it’s important to prepare the engine for storage, but what does fogging have to do with that? What is engine fogging, and is it really necessary to fog your outboard motor? …
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 …
You’ve identified damage to your outboard motor’s lower unit, and you’re wondering if it’s possible to still hit the lake this weekend. Or maybe you’ve just purchased a used outboard and the lower unit is missing. Or perhaps you haven’t yet installed a newly-purchased outboard and you’re wondering if you can run it without the …
You just bought a new deep cycle battery to power your trolling motor or boat accessories. After a long day on the water, you need to recharge it. How do you do that? Specifically, what amperage should you set the charger at? What amperage is recommended for deep cycle batteries, and how long will each …