Cable throttle and shift controls still dominate the boating market for outboard, inboard and sterndrive engines. Cables from brands such as Dometic Marine (previously SeaStar) and Uflex provide smooth, reliable service for years, even decades, but they might eventually wear out, corrode or oth …

If you’re a boater who was born before 1980, your first outboard engine memories probably resemble this: An adult male relative (your father, most likely) is bent over the the family skiff’s smoke-belching, cantankerous two-stroke engine with a can of starting fluid in one hand and a hammer in the o …

How to Flush Outboard Engines that have a Flushing Port: Remove the cap from the flushing port, and thread your garden hose into it. If the boat is in the water, tilt the engine up until the outdrive has drained of saltwater. Turn on the water, and let it run for at least five minutes. Do not st …