Last year, Grid Michal wrote an Engines column detailing the winterization process for outboards. If you’re planning to start that process soon, take a look Continue reading →

Fire aboard a boat is an owner’s worst-case scenario, so fire preparedness is vital. Extinguishers are the first line of offense once a fire has Continue reading →

The Other day I was offshore in my fishing boat with a Yamaha outdrive. Suddenly I lost forward momentum, though the rpm picked up. Fortunately Continue reading →

Q: If I don’t have access to fresh water for flushing my outboard after each use, what’s the best way to avoid corrosion by salt Continue reading →

How difficult is it to install and wire in a 36v trolling motor? Corey Hopkins, Bloomington, Minn. The wiring is the easy part. The hard Continue reading →

My grandkids are already planning to invade our home this summer for weeks of skiing, tubing and “stuff.” The older one asked if my boat Continue reading →

I bought a very good condition 1985 Champion Bass Boat. The problem is the livewells don’t work properly. If I let the livewells fill up Continue reading →

I just came across an old question (Ask the Experts, January 2011) about mixing E10 and pure gas. You said not to let the mix Continue reading →

I have a 28-foot center console with twin DF 250 Suzuki outboards. It started and ran fine for winterization last year. This year I chose Continue reading →

I have a 1976 Sea Ray SRV 200 20-foot I/O runabout that I’ve completely restored, including a new (remanufactured) Ford 351 (5.8) V-8 engine. It Continue reading →