There’s nothing quite like setting off on a beautiful fall day and enjoying the changing colors from the open water. In fact, some of the best leaf peeping and duck hunting can only be done from the water. Here are a few safety tips for boating on these shorter, cooler autumn days.But ther …

With Ice Fishing season drawing close boaters turn to the task of laying up their boats for the winter. This article covers how to protect an outboard motor against corrosion and freeze-related damage during winter storage.The process, referred to as “winterization”, consists of some simpl …

Gas prices are high right now, so every dollar you save on fuel can be put to better use, like buying fishing tackle, for instance. Modern ­direct-injection outboards are now significantly more fuel efficient, however, there are a few tricks to help you squeeze another mile or so per gallon, which …

15 Things You Need to Know Before Repowering Your BoatWhether it’s a financial matter and a new boat isn’t an option or the fact that a given owner loves the layout of his current model and the engines are just tired, more people are looking at repowering.The cost of outboard motors in the past few …

The skeg of an outboard or sterndrive gear case provides much directional stability and steering ease. Whether caused by running aground or due to some land-bound calamity, a broken or damaged skeg adversely affects handling. In some cases, a welder can repair your skeg. When I needed to repair …