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 …

It can be the best of times or the worst of times. Your first day out on the water after a long winter has the potential to be the best of the year. Of course, if you rush your spring commissioning and fail to take the necessary steps, it also has the potential to be your worst nightmare.1. Installi …

Spring will be here sooner or later even if doesn’t seem like it right now. When spring comes and the walleye bite on the river gets going or, like me, if you wait for opening weekend, you’ll want to make sure your outboard is ready and raring to go!After a long winter’s nap, there are some things t …

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 …

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 …