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 …

Traditionally, when we think of boating, we think of swimming, waterskiing, and generally having a great time during the summer months. There’s a lot to be said, however, about extending your boating season in fall.In fact, fall boating offers advantages that the rest of the year doesn’t. Here are a …

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 …

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 …

Step OneFirst, be sure your outboard is in a vertical and upright position.Locate and identify the upper and lower Fill & Drain Plugs.Place an oil drain pan beneath the outboard.Step TwoRemove the BOTTOM drain plug first (not the top).Some oil will begin to trickle out so be sure your oil drain pan …