If you own an outboard, chances are that your goal as a boater is to get back in the water as soon as possible. To even be asking this question probably means that you’re having trouble with your outboard’s thermostat. Or maybe you’ve been given advice by a fellow enthusiast that running your engine without …
You just bought a brand new outboard motor. Perhaps you’re hoping to save a little money by not using a battery with it. Or, perhaps your battery failed and you’re wondering if it’s okay to run the outboard without a battery. Will the motor even run? Will attempting to run it without a battery cause …
Your outboard motor needs a new battery. You’re looking at all the different options available and you begin to realize: choosing a battery isn’t as simple as you thought. There are so many different types and sizes, but which one will work best for your motor? It’s important to choose a battery with enough cold …
If you’ve spent any time looking at the engines of your car, lawnmower, or chainsaw, you probably saw that an air filter was one of the components. On the other hand, if you’ve ever looked at your outboard motor, you may have been surprised that you couldn’t find any air filter. After all, don’t all …
Nissan outboard motors were discontinued in 2014. A lot has happened since then. Still, they seem to be pretty popular even today. So you’re probably wondering: “How good are Nissan outboard motors these days?” Don’t despair! Even if it’s been several years, this article was written specifically to give you an accurate idea of where …
You’re ready for a day out on the water, but your outboard motor won’t start. The quickest and most obvious solution is to reach for a can of starter fluid. But are you supposed to use starting fluid on a boat engine? Is it okay for both 2- and 4-stroke motors? When and how should …
So you’re out on the water, enjoying a nice, relaxing day of fishing when BAM! Your outboard motor backfires. Not only will a backfiring engine scare all the fish away, but it could be a sign of various underlying problems. So, you may be wondering: what causes an outboard motor to backfire? And what should …
So you’re out on the water, enjoying a day of boating, when your outboard motor randomly decides to trim up on its own. Or, even more creepy, you may be at home, not even touching your boat, when the motor trims up. What causes this unusual self-trimming? Keep reading to find out more. Why Does …
You just bought a new outboard motor for your boat. You’re ready to head out to the lake and start testing it out. Just one question: how do you get it there safely? Of course, you could install it on your boat and transport it, boat and all, to the lake. But if your boat …
If you have been looking into trolling motors, you might have heard of a Torqeedo and have wondered if it is right for you. Torqeedo offers a unique product that is perfect for some people but not for others. Here’s everything you need to know to decide if a Torqeedo is right for you. Look …
If you want your inflatable dinghy to have more power and speed, you might be looking for an outboard motor instead of a trolling motor. But due to the length and weight of an outboard motor, is it even possible to mount it on your inflatable tube? The short answer is yes, but it depends …
Picture this: You’re out in the middle of a lake, enjoying a day of fishing or relaxing in the sun. Suddenly, your trolling motor dies. After a quick inspection, you determine that the motor itself is fine, but the battery is dead. It’s not uncommon for trolling motor batteries to lose their charge before the …
Are you considering an engine mount trolling motor for your boat? Maybe you’re just interested in learning more about the different options for trolling motors. Either way, learning how an engine mount trolling motor works is interesting and could be useful. Here’s what you need to know to understand more about engine mount trolling motors. …
If you search online, you’ll find a few buying guides for outboard motors. However, none of these are made for inflatable boats. And that’s a BIG problem. It’s a problem because unlike RIBs and hard boats, inflatable boats have their own set of needs. Follow these guides, and you could end up with a terrible …
Every new boater has to make one big decision… Trolling motor or outboard motor? Yes, they’re both great for propelling your boat… but there are BIG differences between these two. You can spend hundreds of dollars on one, only to realize you made the WRONG choice. So what are the differences? How can you tell …