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Diesels Are Forever

Alan Jones  December 9, 2019 — No Comments ↓

On test day in Gothenburg, Sweden, the wind was howling at 64 kph (sounds more impressive than 40 mph). Most Americans, me included, would stay Continue reading →

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Evinrude E-TEC G2 150

Alan Jones  September 10, 2019 — No Comments ↓

When Evinrude’s E-TEC G2 150 HP direct-injected two-stroke debuted in 2016, it was an outlier in the marine industry. All other 150s were based on Continue reading →

Extreme Batteries

Alan Jones  July 17, 2019 — No Comments ↓

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 →


Taking Things Turbo

Alan Jones  June 6, 2019 — 1 Comment ↓

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

Alan Jones  May 21, 2019 — No Comments ↓

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

Alan Jones  April 18, 2019 — No Comments ↓

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

Alan Jones  March 1, 2019 — 3 Comments ↓

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

Grid Michal  January 23, 2019 — No Comments ↓

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

Alan Jones  November 7, 2018 — No Comments ↓

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

Alan Jones  September 12, 2018 — 1 Comment ↓

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 →

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