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 out …

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 …

It’s your lucky day! You’ve just inherited a boat. You’ve found a smokin’ deal on a used model. Or maybe you’ve unearthed your dream vessel from the back corner of a barn.Whatever the case, your new-to-you boat appears to be solid and clean. But you can tell by the 5-year-old registration that it’s …

The most common thing I get asked over the phone to assist with is diagnosing outboard ignition problems. Whilst I am always happy to try and help in diagnosis, it can be very hard to do so over the phone. Apart from having the right tools to assist in diagnosis, a basic understanding of how a two s …