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  1. Reviews

    Miss GEICO to Run New Mercury Racing 1650 Engines in 2013

    Matt Trulio
    Apr 3, 2013

    The GEICO team is comfortable with the decision to go with pistons instead of turbines. …Read More

  2. Reviews

    Small Wonder: Inside the Ilmor MV8 570 Engine

    Matt Trulio
    Mar 28, 2013

    Potent and attractive, the lightweight engine finds its first sportboat home. …Read More

  3. Reviews

    BRP Rolls Out a Joystick Control for V6 Evinrude Outboards

    Charles Plueddeman
    Mar 26, 2013

    An adaptation of the SeaStar Optimus 360 system mates with the Evinrude ICON digital throttle/shift in twin-engine applications. …Read More

  4. Reviews

    What Makes a Good Battery Hold-Down for a Boat?

    Ed Sherman
    Mar 25, 2013

    Stainless hold-downs can work in the right installation, but non-conductive materials like fiberglass or nylon strap are preferred. …Read More

  5. Reviews

    Electric Avenues: Inside the Cigarette-Mercedes AMG E-Drive Top Gun

    Matt Trulio
    Mar 19, 2013

    A close look at the most intriguing go-fast boat in decades, the Cigarette-Mercedes AMG E-Drive. …Read More

  6. Reviews

    Should You Mix and Match Marine Electronics, or Get a Single-Species System?

    Lenny Rudow
    Mar 17, 2013

    There are plenty of marine electronics manufacturers to choose from and many buyers pick one, then stick with it. But could having a mix-and-match system be a good idea? …Read More

  7. Reviews

    Marine Diesel: Low-Pressure Fuel Return Lines

    Ed Sherman
    Mar 16, 2013

    Diesel fuel not used for combustion is circulated in the low-pressure side of the system for lubrication and cooling. …Read More

  8. Reviews / Saltwater Fishing

    Seven Marine 557: Biggest Outboard Engines Sea Trial

    Charles Plueddeman
    Mar 14, 2013

    The matte-black Midnight Express 39 Open with a matching trio of Seven 557 outboard is running in the upper 80 MPH range, according to Midnight Express. …Read More

  9. Reviews / Saltwater Fishing

    Seven Marine 557 HP Outboards Ready for Production

    Charles Plueddeman
    Mar 6, 2013

    We caught some video of Charles Plueddeman looking over the 7 Marine 557hp outboards, now ready for production. …Read More

  10. Reviews

    Welcome to the Marine Electronics Age of Enlightenment

    Lenny Rudow
    Mar 5, 2013

    Technology is rushing forward at such a quick rate that pricing cannot keep pace, and the cost for old technology—meaning that which has barely been on the market for a year or two—is plummeting. …Read More

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