Boat Maintenance Checklist
After you have broken your engine in you will need to have a maintenance plan that includes routeen checks every time you use your boat. These Checks will not take very long and can make the difference between your motor engine living a long life or dieing at an early age. DAILY CHECKS You should include...
Ethanol Fuel Problems for Boat Engines
Using Ethanol as a powerboat fuel can cause many headaches including fiberglass fuel tank failure, fuel system blocks, damaged engines, and increased fuel foulage. What happens to your boat? Because of the fact that Ethanol is a solvent, it can damage the sealing on older fiberglass fueltanks. These...
Solve Anchor drifting problems.
A boat anchor suited to your boat and the location your boat is at is important for the safety of your boat. If your having trouble with the anchor of your boat please read this article to find out some tips. 1. Diagnose the problem the anchor. There are always going to many different answers and problems...
Outboard motor characteristics
Outboard motor characteristics: Cycle type: 2-Stroke: cycle consists of 2 strokes by piston: up is exhaust/compression stroke, down is power/intake stroke. 4-Stroke: cycle consists of 4 strokes by piston: up for compression stroke, down for power stroke. up for exhaust stroke, down for intake stroke. 4-stroke...
Outboard motor submerged in salt water fix
In the occurrence of your outboard motor becoming submerged in salt water it is a good idea to do all or at least some of the following to stop it from ceasing and rusting. If any sand/dirt is caught inside the motor please don’t crank it and go and get it professionally serviced. If your motor...
Outboard motor ignition problem checklist.
The following checklist is designed to organize your search through the ignition system and the tests that follow will help you to pinpoint the source of the problem. If you are unaware of how to do any of these tests, click on some of the links available on this site to find a professional to repair...