How to choose Marine Eng	Hits:5
For those without the time, energy of confidence to row, paddle, sail or pedal, some kind of engine is clearly going to appeal. At the highest level this going to be either a water jet or propeller drive. This introduction...	12/27/2007
Selecting a Propeller	Hits:11
Do you need a new prop? Your boat s propeller converts the power of the engine into underwater thrust, moving you where you want to go in forward and reverse, whether you have an inboard, sterndrive or outboard, a powerboat or a sailboat...	09/13/2007
Modular Propellers	Hits:3
What they do: Modular propellers have numerous advantages over traditional all-in-one propellers, and Michigan s new stainless Apollo and aluminum Vortex propeller systems are two great examples . Rather than having the hub and blades as...	09/13/2007
Outboard Fuel System	Hits:1
Every outboard seems to have different fuel line connectors, and this is one area where we wish outboard manufacturers would standardize. As the array of pre-assembled fuel lines and fuel line connectors we stock will attest, this hasn t...	09/13/2007
Spark Plug Speak	Hits:2
A spark plug ignites the fuel/air mixture inside a cylinder of a gasoline engine. The combustion of the compressed fuel/air mixture drives the piston downward, which turns a crank shaft and helps the engine propel your boat...	09/13/2007
Selecting Trim Tabs	Hits:2
What They Do Trim tabs let you optimize your boat s trim, its fore and aft and athwartships attitude in the water, for changing weather and sea conditions and improve its ride and handling. You can control bow attitude, just like...	09/13/2007
Hydrofoils and how they	Hits:4
What they do Hydrofoils are inexpensive, nearly indestructible plastic wings that bolt onto the cavitation plates of outboard or sterndrive engines. They help a boat run at a more level fore and aft trim and correct bad habits that can...	09/13/2007
Hydraulic Steering	Hits:2
Hydraulic steering makes handling high-torque engines and high-speed boats easy and safe. Feedback is eliminated and holding a steady course is simplified because no steering effort is required until you actually want to turn the engine or...	09/13/2007
Ethanol and Your Boat	Hits:3
New gasoline additive The gasoline in your boat s fuel tank may have been changed in ways that could cause problems. Many states have mandated replacement of the gasoline additive MTBE, with ethanol (denatured grain alcohol)....	09/13/2007
Fuel System Installation	Hits:10
Typical Permanent Gasoline Tank The ABYC specifies that permanent tanks must be grounded, vented to the outside, and accessible for inspection and testing. All components must meet certain standards for mechanical strength, burst pressure,...	09/13/2007
Beyond Speedometers & Fu	Hits:2
Engine instruments help ensure that your boat s engine is operating correctly, with sufficient lubrication and within the recommended temperature range. Many stock powerboats include a fuel gauge and speedometer, but little else. To better...	09/13/2007
Lowering Your Fuel Cost	Hits:5
Higher fuel prices are taking a bigger bite out of everyone s boating budget. Grousing won t help, but here are some take-control measures that will lower your fuel consumption and measurably reduce the cost of every single outing....	09/11/2007
Why Fuel Flow Meters?	Hits:3
Fuel flow meters are the most effective way to monitor engine performance. An increase in normal fuel consumption is usually the first sign that something is amiss, a nicked prop, clogged fuel injector, engine problem or fouled bottom....	09/11/2007
Exhaust System Basics	Hits:8
Water-cooled inboard engines inject cooling water into the exhaust pipe, which cools the exhaust and muffles engine noise. The exhaust then pushes the water out the exhaust pipe. This is known as a wet exhaust system. Wet exhaust systems...	09/11/2007
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel	Hits:1
Changes at the fuel dock in June 2007 You may have heard that the Environmental Protection Agency is fiddling with the diesel fuel in your boat's tank, just like the gas in your outboard and automobile may now contain ethanol alcohol. It's...	09/11/2007
ABYC Requirements for Di	Hits:3
Recently we learned a disturbing lesson from a very experienced local marine surveyor. It seems that an obscure reference in the ABYC Standards mandates that all fuel filters used on diesel engines withstand a heat requirement if...	09/11/2007
Choosing the right SideP	Hits:1
Choosing the right SidePower thruster for your boat. Every boat operator can benefit from having a thruster installed on their boat. In principle, any thruster will do a job in any boat. However, the key to getting the full benefits of the...	09/08/2007
Choosing the right SideP	Hits:2
Choosing the right SidePower thruster for your boat Every boat operator can benefit from having a thruster installed on their boat. In principle, any thruster will do a job in any boat. However, the key to getting the full benefits of the...	09/08/2007
Outboard Motors - 2 Stro	Hits:3
One noticeable difference between 2 stroke and 4 stroke engines is weight of a similar horse powered engines. 4-strokes tend to be heavier than a 2-stroke engine of comparable horse power. 2-Stroke engines uses a gas and oil mixture, while...	09/08/2007
Mercury Marine Commercia	Hits:3
Mercury 3 5 The portable Mercury 3.3 and 5 models are ideal for inflatable boats. Lightweight and small in size, these engines are easily stored and transported. Both models have loop charged induction, CD Ignition, an easily adjustable...	08/06/2007

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