How to Keep your Brand New Outboard Engine SAFE
You just spent a small fortune on a brand new outboard motor and there it sits on the transom of your boat, but for how long? How do you keep it safe?
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Basic New Outboard Motor Maintenance Tips
So after searching and researching you figured out which outboard is best for you and there she sits on the transom of your boat gleaming in the sunlight. She has been quite an investment and she will serve you well, but only if you take good care of her. Today’s new four-stroke outboards are complex…
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Ethanol Fuel Issues with Marine Engines and Outboard Motors
There is something in your fuel that can cause a great deal of harm and trouble to your outboard motor. Ethanol fuel has the capability of damaging your boat’s motor and fuel system, but by understanding what it is and how it can damage your engine, you can protect yourself from costly repair bills. Due…
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Four Stroke Outboard Motors On A Diet and Losing Weight
Selecting a new outboard motor can be a difficult task. This is especially true with all the options one has today. Outboard Motors have become more efficient and environmentally friendly and manufacturers are offering motors that are more reliable and are technological improvements over past models. Each manufacturer bestows their own virtues and choosing between…
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New Technology for Today’s Outboard Boat Motor
Technology is moving forward at blistering speeds and today’s modern outboard boat motor is utilizing this technology to become faster, lighter, greener and more efficient than anything that has been produced in the past. In order to meet stricter emissions restrictions, higher fuel costs and ever more educated and demanding consumers, technologies of all kinds…
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Mercury’s Joystick Control
Outboard motors have seen a lot of changes in just a few short years and the means to control them has also undergone dramatic changes. Mechanical throttle and gear controls are being replaced with reliable and trouble-free electronic controls, but the new technology doesn’t end there. A joystick control of the engines is becoming popular…
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Yamaha Debuts Helm Master Joystick Steering for Outboards
It’s not exactly the joystick of video game fame, but helm master can maneuver mid to large-sized boats with pinpoint precision and ease. Yamaha launched Helm Master, its innovative boat control system, at the Feb. 14-18 Miami Boat Show. The Helm Master control system is designed for boats with twin or triple mounts of Yamaha’s…
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How to Repair a Drowned Outboard
The 40hp Yamaha was submerged for over two hours. Following the tips below, we had it working again the next day. The tips work!
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Propane Outboard Motor For Your Dinghy
So you are in the market for a new outboard motor for your dinghy? How would you like to have an outboard motor that never needs choking or priming? Or how about an outboard motor that will start easily even when cold and would not need a gas tank that can spill fuel over your…
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Electric Outboard Motor For Your Dinghy
In our last article we examined some options for determining the best outboard motor option for your dinghy. Because of some new and improved technology, there are now alternative choices to a standard two or four stroke gasoline combustion outboard motors. Valid and enticing possibilities also include the electric outboard motor, as well as the…
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How To Buy a Dinghy Outboard Motor
There are many varieties and options of small outboards on the market today but choosing the right dinghy outboard motor for you can be difficult. Don’t despair… By answering a few basic questions you can have a better idea of what your needs are and thus cut through the dizzying array of options to select…
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Troubleshooting Outboard Motors
Troubleshooting Outboard Motors AFTER they been Stored You’ve been too busy to use your boat for a couple of seasons, and now you’re taking it out of storage to get back on the water. Your boat ran pretty well when you parked it, so it shouldn’t be too much trouble to bring it back…
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Boat Tool Kit Checklist – Tools AND Spare Parts – Don’t get Stranded
At a minimum here is a checklist of items to keep in your “Boat Tool Kit.” Don’t get stranded without having the right tool. Could make the difference.
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Joystick Boat Control for Outboards COMING SOON
ALL AT SEA recently was invited to test the “soon to be released” Joystick Boat Control systems for Mercury Marine and Yamaha Outboards. Yes, you read that correctly, Joystick Boat Control for OUTBOARD engines! This Spring, Docking a boat is going to become child’s play. In fact, with joystick boat control for outboards, your…
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Mercury Marine Wins Three Consumer Digest ‘Best Buy’ Accolades
Mercury Marine was the only marine engine manufacturer to receive three “Best Buy” outboard designations from Consumer Digest in its July/August issue published this week. Mercury winners included the new 150 FourStroke in the 150-199 hp category, the 9.9 hp Bigfoot in the Below 50 hp category and the 75 hp OptiMax in the 75-99 hp…
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Electric Outboard Motor vs. Propane Outboard Motor
In this How to Buy an Outboard Motor series of articles we have looked at current offerings in the four-stroke and two-stroke outboard motor market from many major manufacturers. We have explained how they work and what the truths, myths and misconceptions are when choosing an appropriate engine for your application. In the spirit of…
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Purchasing and Servicing an Outboard Motor
In previous articles in this series we discussed the differences between two- and four-stroke motors, how they work and what the different manufacturers are offering. In this article we will discuss what to consider when making the decision to buy a new outboard. So you know that boat you want to purchase or you already…
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Dispelling the Myths of the Modern Four Stroke Outboard Motor
Review the attributes of modern four-stroke outboard motor and see how far they have come in just, dispelling some of their own myths.
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Two Stroke Engines – Examining Today’s Outboard Engines
Examining Today’s Two Stroke Engines In last month’s article we discussed the basic differences in how two and four stroke outboards operate and some of the common perceptions of each of these motors. This month we will attempt to dispel some of the misconceptions of two stroke engines and explain the technology behind these modern…
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Should you buy a Two Stroke OR Four Stroke Outboard Engine?
Deciding between a two stroke or four stroke outboard engine is tough. All manufacturers claim they are superior with unique technology
