When your outboard breaks down and you need parts, The first question you will be asked is "What Year is the Engine?" Marine Parts Warehouse is here to help you out! Every brand of outboard manufacturer uses their own code to determine the year of their outboards. We have gathered all …

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 …

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 …

How to Choose the Correct Outboard Throttle & Shift CablesCable 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, ev …

Springtime Boat & Outboard ChecklistSpring 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 lo …