With winter coming on fast and the temperatures dipping to new lows, you may be tempted to pack up your lures and fishing rods until next spring. But fishing in cold weather can be as great as it is in the summer, especially since the weather keeps most anglers cozied up next to their wood burning s …

Okay, so I’ve nailed my ports and my starboards and I know my bow from my stern. But I have a problem. I’ve discovered that my true kryptonite is outboard engine trim. I don’t know how to trim an outboard motor, I don’t know what the ideal outboard motor trim position should look like and, if I …

SIMPLE BUT CRITICAL OUTBOARD MAINTENANCE TIPS WILL HELP MAKE SURE YOUR ENGINE STAYS IN THE BEST POSSIBLE SHAPE.How to care for outboard boat engines is important to understand, even if you’re not the DIY type. The fact is that the most basic forms of outboard boat engine maintenance are incredibly e …

Before 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. Even Florida and the Southwest gets below freezing …

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 you …