
Diesels Are Forever
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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