Considering an Outboard Kicker Engine? Here's How to Install It. Auxiliary outboard motors serve powerboaters in two primary roles:  1) as an emergency get-home motor in case the big engine conks out, and  2) for alternate propulsion when the main engine moves the boat too fast …

These three essential boat knots will help make a day on the water easy and comfortable. There are hundreds of knot options for very specific purposes, but the Cleat Hitch Knot, the Clove Hitch Knot and the Bowline Knot are truly the best basic boating knots to get you through your day (and make yo …

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 …

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 …

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 …