Engines & Parts Reviews
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Mercury Spitfire Propeller
Sep 1, 2011The first Mercury Spitfires are on the market, offering a four-blade aluminum propeller with an aggressive design to improve performance at a lower cost than stainless steel. …Read More
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Hydro-Lock: Engine Won’t Start
Aug 31, 2011After a big storm (like the recent Hurricane Irene), why won’t my engine turn over? …Read More
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Solar Battery Maintenance: An Ounce of Prevention
Aug 28, 2011If you let your starting battery slowly lose its mojo, it will let you down. …Read More
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High-Performance Marine Engine Builders: The Fab Five
Aug 21, 2011Among dozens of top-notch go-fast boat engine builders around the country, these five consistently stand out. …Read More
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Reviews / Personal Watercraft
Sea-Doo RXP-X 260: High Response
Aug 2, 2011Lean in and hold on -- this is one wild ride. …Read More
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Volvo Penta Says Goodbye to the Carburetor
Jul 31, 2011A major engine supplier is doing what the entire marine industry should have done years ago. …Read More
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Marine Electronics: The 10 Commandments
Jul 18, 2011Boats.com Electronics expert Lenny Rudow offers up rules that will help your electronics live longer. …Read More
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Boat Towing: Slow Down to Save
Jul 17, 2011Driving 55 will save you fuel, and it will also add valuable reaction time. …Read More
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Outboard Expert: Water Pump Impellers
Jul 9, 2011Outboard water pump impellers can’t take abuse, so annual water pump maintenance is cheap insurance. …Read More
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Hot Engine Solutions
Jul 1, 2011Will removing the thermostat keep an engine from running too hot? No, and it may cause other problems, says expert Ed Sherman. …Read More