Long-Term Boat Storage in the South: A Snowbird's Complete Guide
Heat, humidity, UV & pests do a lot of damge to a stored southern boat.Prep guide: fuel stabilization, engine fogging, (...)
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Winterizing Outboard Motor: Yamaha Essential Maintenance Read NowWinterizing Outboard Motor: Yamaha Essential Maintenance
Winterizing outboard motor - steps you need to take to make sure that your Yamaha outboard is not damaged during (...)
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Winterizing Mercury Outboard Motor—Mercury Marine Essential Maintenance Read NowWinterizing Mercury Outboard Motor—Mercury Marine Essential Maintenance
This is a guide for proper winterizing outboard motor for Mercury engine owners. Avoid engine damage and facilitate a smooth (...)
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How to Winterize a MerCruiser Sterndrive (Inboard/Outboard Boat Motor Guide) Read NowHow to Winterize a MerCruiser Sterndrive (Inboard/Outboard Boat Motor Guide)
Knowing how to winterize a MerCruiser sterndrive and avoid engine damage will facilitate a smooth start to the beginning of (...)
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How to Winterize a Suzuki Outboard Motor: Complete Step-by-Step Guide Read Now
How to Winterize a Suzuki Outboard Motor: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to winterize your Suzuki outboard motor with this step-by-step DIY guide. Protect your engine from freezing, corrosion, 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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Preparing Your Boat for the Hurricane Season Read Now
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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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 (...)
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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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Boat Wiring Guide: Diagrams, Schematics & Wiring Basics Read Now
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Learn how a marine electrical system works: wiring diagrams, wire gauge charts, color codes, fuse placement, bilge pump wiring, and (...)
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Boat Trailer Bearing Replacement: Complete DIY Guide Read Now
Boat Trailer Bearing Replacement: Complete DIY Guide
Learn how to inspect, repack, and replace boat trailer wheel bearings, including symptoms, tools, hub removal, bearing preload, test-tow checks, (...)
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Suzuki Outboard Impeller Replacement: Complete Step-by-Step Guide Read Now
Suzuki Outboard Impeller Replacement: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to replace a Suzuki outboard impeller, inspect water pump parts, remove the lower unit, test cooling-water flow, and (...)
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How to Replace a Mercury Outboard Impeller: Complete Step-by-Step Guide Read Now
How to Replace a Mercury Outboard Impeller: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
This guide explains how to replace the impeller on a Mercury outboard using a careful DIY process.
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Yamaha F150 Service Schedule: Complete Guide to 20, 100, and 300-Hour Service Intervals Read Now
Yamaha 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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Outboard Motor Bogging Down at Full Throttle: Causes & Fixes Read Now
Outboard 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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Talon vs. Raptor: How to Choose a Minn Kota Shallow Water Anchor Read Now
Talon 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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How to Choose a Minn Kota Trolling Motor: A Complete Buying Guide Read Now
How 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 Now
How 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 Now
Suzuki 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 Now
White 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 Now
Outboard 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 (...)
