Engines & Parts Reviews
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Keeping Your iPhone Dry: LifeProof Excels
Oct 27, 2012Among all the protective coverings available for iPhones, these rugged waterproof cases are hard to beat for design and reliability. …Read More
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Mercury Verado Joystick Control Ready for 2013
Oct 25, 2012Fingertip docking control and SmartCraft Sky Hook will be available with the Verado 250 and 300 in dual, triple, and quad applications. …Read More
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Lehr 9.9 Horsepower Propane-Fueled Outboard to Debut at Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
Oct 24, 2012The new fuel-efficient and eco-friendly 9.9-hp model is likely to be competitive in a big segment of the boating market. …Read More
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Outboard Joystick Control Coming from Mercury Marine
Sep 27, 2012A trade show debut is set for early October, with production likely for the 2013 season. …Read More
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Boat Engine Rust: Warning of Bad Times to Come
Aug 29, 2012What's the big deal about a patch of rust here and there on an engine? Think of it as a breach in the fortress wall. Turn your back and a whole army of badness can slip through. …Read More
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Stuffing Box Installation: The Wrong Way
Aug 26, 2012A challenging stuffing box set up may require moving the engine to repack it. …Read More
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Five Big Marine Electronics Myths
Aug 11, 2012When it comes to radar, fishfinders, VHF radios, and other marine electronics, the Googlesphere has a lot of misinformation. …Read More
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Mercury 150 FourStroke: Hotcakes. And a Suzuki Ethanol Update
Jul 22, 2012Mercury is working overtime to meet demand for the 150 FourStroke. Meanwhile, Suzuki isn't the only engine-maker to wrestle with ethanol percentages it can support. It doesn't help that the additive is often not mixed in very accurately. …Read More
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AIS Basics: Automatic Identification System, Explained
Jul 22, 2012What is AIS exactly, and why should boaters care? …Read More
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Marine Battery Charging: Double-Belt Pulley System
Jul 21, 2012Will a double belt system work for your alternator and engine? According to Ed Sherman, "This a situation where a lot of mistakes get made." …Read More