Boat Repairing!, Educational
Have you ever been trying to dock your boat or pull it off the trailer just to turn around and watch your outboard pop up out of the water in reverse? Why an outboard kicks up in reverse? Outboards have reverse locks built into the trim systems to keep them locked...
Boat Repairing!, Educational
There’s no worse feeling than getting on the boat, loading it up, turning your battery switch on, and turning the ignition switch just to hear crickets! How Do You Know if Your Ignition Switch is Bad on a Boat? The three main signs of a bad switch are that the...
Boat Improvements!, Educational, Gear
As you head out on the water, you have many decisions to make. One of the most important is whether you will use a boat leaning post, cooler seat or captain chairs to remain comfortable all day. While each option has its own set of benefits and disadvantages, there is...
Boat Care & Maintenance!, Boat Repairing!, Educational
You got the boat packed with your gear and your best friends. When you go to start the engine, it simply clicks. Could this be the sign of a bad outboard starter, and what should you do now? As to not disappoint anyone, you want to figure out the problem – and...
Boat Care & Maintenance!, Boat Repairing!, Educational
Talk to other boaters and you will likely find out that many owners don’t know the first thing about the water pump, let alone how to tell when they have a bad outboard water pump! Yet, this vital component must be serviced regularly to maintain the longevity of...
Boat Care & Maintenance!, Boat Repairing!, Educational
On vessels with an outboard, it’s essential to keep debris free of the prop, as well as performing other vital maintenance. Otherwise, you could end up with a bad outboard lower unit. With three distinct sections of the outboard motor, it’s essential to...