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  1. Reviews

    Mercury Spitfire Propeller

    Charles Plueddeman
    Sep 1, 2011

    The 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

  2. Reviews

    Hydro-Lock: Engine Won’t Start

    Ed Sherman
    Aug 31, 2011

    After a big storm (like the recent Hurricane Irene), why won’t my engine turn over? …Read More

  3. Reviews

    Solar Battery Maintenance: An Ounce of Prevention

    Doug Logan
    Aug 28, 2011

    If you let your starting battery slowly lose its mojo, it will let you down. …Read More

  4. Reviews

    High-Performance Marine Engine Builders: The Fab Five

    Matt Trulio
    Aug 21, 2011

    Among dozens of top-notch go-fast boat engine builders around the country, these five consistently stand out. …Read More

  5. Reviews

    Volvo Penta Says Goodbye to the Carburetor

    Brett Becker
    Jul 31, 2011

    A major engine supplier is doing what the entire marine industry should have done years ago. …Read More

  6. Reviews

    Marine Electronics: The 10 Commandments

    Lenny Rudow
    Jul 18, 2011

    Boats.com Electronics expert Lenny Rudow offers up rules that will help your electronics live longer. …Read More

  7. Reviews

    Boat Towing: Slow Down to Save

    Charles Plueddeman
    Jul 17, 2011

    Driving 55 will save you fuel, and it will also add valuable reaction time. …Read More

  8. Reviews

    Outboard Expert: Water Pump Impellers

    Charles Plueddeman
    Jul 9, 2011

    Outboard water pump impellers can’t take abuse, so annual water pump maintenance is cheap insurance. …Read More

  9. Reviews

    Hot Engine Solutions

    Ed Sherman
    Jul 1, 2011

    Will removing the thermostat keep an engine from running too hot? No, and it may cause other problems, says expert Ed Sherman. …Read More

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