The Outboard Blog

Marine Parts Warehouse Guide to Installing an Outboard Rigging Tube Outboard rigging tubes help protect cables, wires, and hoses from damage. Skill Level: 1.5 of 5 Finish Time: Approx. 4-5 hours The bundle of cables, wires, and hoses that extend from the boat to the outboard mot …

Posted by Carl Winslow

Any boat owner will tell you that the most critical part of their vessel is the outboard motor. It propels the boat, which is why it must be reliable and durable enough to withstand long days on the water. But like any mechanical and electrical part, it can encounter problems. This has happened to a …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

Is your boat fighting you at the helm? Do long runs leave your arms aching, Or does docking feel like a wrestling match? Many boaters face the frustrating and sometimes hazardous handling problems that transform captaining into a chore. These handling problems are not inherent to the boat itself, bu …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

Outboard motors are the pulse of sea adventure. But beneath the cowling is a precision engine, and as with any high-performance engine, its reliability and longevity depend on care and service. Everyone knows the outboard engines start at a few thousand to over $30,000 for the high-horsepower model. …

Posted by Brian Whiteside

How to Fill an OMC Cobra and OMC / Volvo Cobra SX Outdrives with Gear Oil. Repair Time: 1 to 2 hours Repair Difficulty: Easy For this job, you will need:  Oil pump 2 or more quarts of oil Large flathead screwdriver Rags Replacement oil draining screw gaskets 1. Place the Outdri …

Posted by John McClane