Extreme Batteries
Here’s a mind-boggling fact: the rechargeable battery that uses lead plates bathed in sulfuric acid was invented 160 years ago! And believe it or not, Continue reading
Engines
Taking Things Turbo
The Indmar 2.3L EcoBoost engine made a splash at this year’s NMMA Innovation Awards, taking the win for being the first gas-powered turbocharged engine in Continue reading
All-Season Comfort
My first experience with air conditioning on an open boat was aboard a Scout 350 center console. We were escorting a gaggle of PWCs to Continue reading
Ease Off the Gas
Recently, I had a conversation with Mercury Marine executive Adrian Rushforth, who had been hired from the automotive industry. We chatted about the migration of Continue reading
The Hot Ones
Last year I wrote about the new series of V-8 outboards Mercury unveiled at Lake X in central Florida, focusing on the FourStroke, Sea Pro Continue reading
Midwinter Winterization
By January, most boats have been put away for the winter, but if you’ve committed any of these five faux pas, there’s still time to Continue reading
Yamaha XTO Offshore 425
I wasn’t sure what to expect. The huge new 425 hp 5.6L V-8 Yamaha was mounted on a Sportsman Masters 267 Bay Boat, which seemed Continue reading
7 Engine-Killing No-nos
The way an owner drives his boat can have a drastic effect on how long the engine lasts. Owners who avoid these seven no-nos will Continue reading
Lightweight V-8
When Mercury President John Pfeifer unveiled the manufacturer’s new 3.4L V-6 FourStrokes at the Miami Boat Show in February, he ended the press conference by Continue reading
Power for the Masses
Most boats in the U.S. are less than 20 feet long, so while the higher horsepower engines get most of the press, midrange outboards are, Continue reading
