Choosing the Correct Propeller for Your OutboardThe right prop will get the best performance out of your boat. Matching the propeller to your boat application, whether cruising, water skiing or performance, maximizes the power from your outboard engine. It also helps with handling and acceleration.& …

Outboards start like a car; just tilt ‘em down and turn the key. At least newer ones do. But it wasn’t always that way. There was a time when you had to know how to start your engine. Carbureted two-strokes can be fussy, especially when cold.Now, there’s still plenty of carbureted two-strokes in ser …

Any owner seeking the last bit of speed from an outboard-powered boat should grab a yard stick. Not to measure boat speed, but to gauge the mounting height of the outboard motor on the boat transom. Rest the yard stick or another suitable straight edge along the keel on the bottom of the boat so tha …

WHAT’S THE TRUTH? We call props screws, and therefore many people suppose that a prop works just like a woodscrew. It’s seen as a helix that winds its way through water (instead of wood), using a continuous inclined plane for mechanical advantage. A variation i …

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 start the …