The way an owner drives his boat can have a drastic effect on how long the engine lasts. Don't do these seven things!1. Dry starts Most boaters are guilty of accidentally starting their engine with the prop high and dry, but I’ve seen boaters at the ramp give their engine a quick bump of t …

There’s nothing quite like setting off on a beautiful fall day and enjoying the changing colors from the open water. In fact, some of the best leaf peeping and duck hunting can only be done from the water. Here are a few safety tips for boating on these shorter, cooler autumn days.But ther …

As the boating season draws to a close and Jack Frost begins his trek south, boaters turn to the task of laying up their boats for the winter. Marine Parts Warehouse has you covered. We offer an all-in-one do-it yourself winterization kit. Available here:https://obparts.com/new-star-brite-do-it …

Gas prices are high right now, so every dollar you save on fuel can be put to better use, like buying fishing tackle, for instance. Modern ­direct-injection outboards are now significantly more fuel efficient, however, there are a few tricks to help you squeeze another mile or so per gallon, which …

Whether it’s a financial matter and a new boat isn’t an option or the fact that a given owner loves the layout of his current model and the engines are just tired, more people are looking at repowering.The cost of outboard motors in the past few years has many owners considering repowering their boa …