Preparing Your Boat for the Hurricane Season
Though unpredictable, hurricanes don't come without warning. Here's what you need to know for preparing your boat for the hurricane (...)
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Yamaha Outboard Resources Collection Read NowYamaha Outboard Resources Collection
We have created a continually growing collection of resources for owners of Yamaha outboards. We hope that you find them (...)
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Mercury Outboard and Mercruiser Resources Collection Read NowMercury Outboard and Mercruiser Resources Collection
We have created a continually growing collection of Mercury outboard maintenance resources to help you assure the long life of (...)
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Suzuki Outboard Overheating: Step-by-Step Diagnostic Guide Read NowSuzuki Outboard Overheating: Step-by-Step Diagnostic Guide
Learn how to diagnose and fix a Suzuki outboard that is overheating. This step-by-step guide covers the most common causes (...)
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Honda Outboard Won’t Start? Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Checklist Read NowHonda Outboard Won’t Start? Step-by-Step Troubleshooting Checklist
Honda outboard won’t start? Walk through a practical troubleshooting checklist covering battery, kill switch, fuel delivery, spark plugs, alarms, and (...)
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Yamaha WaveRunner & Boat Covers Resources and Information Read NowYamaha WaveRunner & Boat Covers Resources and Information
Protecting your Yamaha WaveRunner, Jet Ski, or Yamaha Jet Boat ensures they perform reliably and look great year after year. (...)
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Boat Lighting Basics: Navigation, Anchor, and Courtesy Light Rules Explained Read NowBoat Lighting Basics: Navigation, Anchor, and Courtesy Light Rules Explained
Every boat owner should understand marine lighting basics. Navigation, anchor, and courtesy lights keep you visible, safe, and respectful of others (...)
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Marine Mold and Mildew Control: Guide for a Mold-Free Boat Read NowMarine Mold and Mildew Control: Guide for a Mold-Free Boat
A common boating challenge is marine mold and mildew growth. It can damage the boat's interior and pose health risks (...)
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Yamaha F150 Service Schedule: Complete Guide to 20, 100, and 300-Hour Service Intervals Read NowYamaha F150 Service Schedule: Complete Guide to 20, 100, and 300-Hour Service Intervals
Follow this Yamaha F150 service schedule with key 20-hour, 100-hour, annual, and 300-hour service intervals for oil, gear lube, filters, (...)
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Talon vs. Raptor: How to Choose a Minn Kota Shallow Water Anchor Read NowTalon vs. Raptor: How to Choose a Minn Kota Shallow Water Anchor
A shallow water anchor keeps your boat locked on a fishing spot without drifting. Minn Kota makes two: the Talon (...)
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Outboard Motor Bogging Down at Full Throttle: Causes & Fixes Read NowOutboard Motor Bogging Down at Full Throttle: Causes & Fixes
Is your outboard motor bogging down at full throttle or under load? Learn the common causes, from fuel starvation to (...)
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How to Choose a Minn Kota Trolling Motor: A Complete Buying Guide Read NowHow to Choose a Minn Kota Trolling Motor: A Complete Buying Guide
Picking a trolling motor isn’t really one decision. It’s a handful of smaller ones that stack together: where the motor (...)
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How to Choose a Minn Kota Marine Battery Charger Read NowHow to Choose a Minn Kota Marine Battery Charger
A Minn Kota marine battery charger does two jobs: it gets your batteries back to full charge, and it keeps (...)
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Suzuki Outboard Won’t Start: Diagnostic Walkthrough & Fixes Read NowSuzuki Outboard Won’t Start: Diagnostic Walkthrough & Fixes
Suzuki outboard won’t start? Walk through the most common causes – from kill switches and dead batteries to fuel issues, (...)
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White Smoke from Outboard Motor: Steam or Engine Problem? Read NowWhite Smoke from Outboard Motor: Steam or Engine Problem?
White smoke from an outboard motor is usually one of two things: harmless steam from cooling water meeting hot exhaust, (...)
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Outboard Motor Sputtering: Causes, Fixes & Brand-Specific Tips Read NowOutboard Motor Sputtering: Causes, Fixes & Brand-Specific Tips
Outboard motor sputtering at idle, under acceleration, or at full throttle? Diagnose the real cause – fuel, ignition, air, or (...)
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Mercury Outboard Won’t Start: 9 Causes and How to Fix Them Read NowMercury Outboard Won’t Start: 9 Causes and How to Fix Them
Mercury outboard won’t start? Diagnose and fix the 9 most common causes – from dead batteries and bad fuel to (...)
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Yamaha 4-Stroke Outboard 300-Hour Service: What Gets Replaced and Why Read NowYamaha 4-Stroke Outboard 300-Hour Service: What Gets Replaced and Why
The 300-hour service is the most significant maintenance milestone for your Yamaha 4-stroke. Here's exactly what changes at this interval, (...)
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Outboard Engine Service Milestones: What Changes at 300, 500, and 1,000 Hours Read NowOutboard Engine Service Milestones: What Changes at 300, 500, and 1,000 Hours
Your outboard's service schedule escalates over time. Here's what gets added at each major milestone from 100 hours through the (...)
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The Outboard Owner's Guide to Proper Engine Flushing — and How Flushmaster Makes It Easier Read NowThe Outboard Owner's Guide to Proper Engine Flushing — and How Flushmaster Makes It Easier
Learn why flushing your outboard after every trip protects your engine — and how theFlushmaster automated system makes proper flushing (...)
