We sold a Sylvan Extreme 5 to a customer who had us put a Mercury Pro 300 on it, and we are wondering if you Continue reading →

Today it’s 105 degrees and I’m thinking about winter. My 20-foot SeaFox stays on a boat lift year round, and I really need to start Continue reading →

Three times now I’ve left my pier, run the boat flawlessly to the bay to fish, and had to be towed back because the engine Continue reading →

I have an aluminum trailer and I need to replace a lot of U-bolts. What type of bolts should I use: zinc plated, galvanized, or Continue reading →

I’m a safety conscious boater but also a bit frugal. How can I improve the safety of my family and crew without endangering my wallet? Continue reading →

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 →