Should I buy a New or Used Outboard?An outboard is a large financial investment, is it a good idea to purchase an engine sight unseen? There are plenty of good used outboards for sale on the internet, but is it safe?Yes it can be, In fact Marine Parts Warehouse specializes in used outboard …

Starting an Outboard Motor After a Long StorageBefore You Start Your Outboard Motor1. Every de-winterization process starts with the same basic idea: inspection. Cracks can develop in the motor and motor components when water is left in the system during the freezing temperatures of winter. Eve …

Two of the most indispensable items on board a cruising yacht are a dinghy and an outboard motor. At anchor or on a buoy, of course, they are your only means of getting ashore. They also have a thousand other uses. For example, they can allow you to motor across to friends’ boats, collect suppl …

Boat enthusiasts know there’s nothing quite like spending a day out on the water, but mechanical issues can bring that fun to a grinding halt. Because your boat’s motor is exposed to some of the harshest conditions, regular outboard motor repair and maintenance is essential. Here are six things …

When you invest in a boat you want it to last and be problem free. Whether it’s a new or used boat there’s nothing worse than having your day of fishing or tournament ruined by a mechanical failure or even worse being in an unsafe situation because of a breakdown. if you’ve never learned how to bre …