Long-Term Boat Storage in the South: A Snowbird's Complete Guide
Heat, humidity, UV & pests do a lot of damge to a stored southern boat.Prep guide: fuel stabilization, engine fogging, (...)
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Winterizing Outboard Motor: Yamaha Essential Maintenance Read NowWinterizing Outboard Motor: Yamaha Essential Maintenance
Winterizing outboard motor - steps you need to take to make sure that your Yamaha outboard is not damaged during (...)
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Winterizing Mercury Outboard Motor—Mercury Marine Essential Maintenance Read NowWinterizing Mercury Outboard Motor—Mercury Marine Essential Maintenance
This is a guide for proper winterizing outboard motor for Mercury engine owners. Avoid engine damage and facilitate a smooth (...)
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How to Winterize a MerCruiser Sterndrive (Inboard/Outboard Boat Motor Guide) Read NowHow to Winterize a MerCruiser Sterndrive (Inboard/Outboard Boat Motor Guide)
Knowing how to winterize a MerCruiser sterndrive and avoid engine damage will facilitate a smooth start to the beginning of (...)
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How to Winterize a Suzuki Outboard Motor: Complete Step-by-Step Guide Read Now
How to Winterize a Suzuki Outboard Motor: Complete Step-by-Step Guide
Learn how to winterize your Suzuki outboard motor with this step-by-step DIY guide. Protect your engine from freezing, corrosion, and (...)
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Yamaha WaveRunner & Boat Covers Resources and Information Read NowYamaha WaveRunner & Boat Covers Resources and Information
Protecting your Yamaha WaveRunner, Jet Ski, or Yamaha Jet Boat ensures they perform reliably and look great year after year. (...)
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Preparing Your Boat for the Hurricane Season Read Now
Preparing Your Boat for the Hurricane Season
Though unpredictable, hurricanes don't come without warning. Here's what you need to know for preparing your boat for the hurricane (...)
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The Outboard Owner's Guide to Proper Engine Flushing — and How Flushmaster Makes It Easier Read NowThe Outboard Owner's Guide to Proper Engine Flushing — and How Flushmaster Makes It Easier
Learn why flushing your outboard after every trip protects your engine — and how theFlushmaster automated system makes proper flushing (...)
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Marine Mold and Mildew Control: Guide for a Mold-Free Boat Read NowMarine Mold and Mildew Control: Guide for a Mold-Free Boat
A common boating challenge is marine mold and mildew growth. It can damage the boat's interior and pose health risks (...)
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Minn Kota Remote Controls & Foot Pedals: How to Choose the Right One Read Now
Minn Kota Remote Controls & Foot Pedals: How to Choose the Right One
How to pick a compatible Minn Kota remote or foot pedal – i-Pilot vs. i-Pilot Link vs. Advanced GPS, Micro (...)
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Milky Oil in an Outboard: Causes, Diagnosis and Next Steps Read Now
Milky Oil in an Outboard: Causes, Diagnosis and Next Steps
Milky outboard oil means water contamination – but engine oil and gear lube have different causes and fixes. Diagnose by (...)
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Minn Kota Propeller Selection Guide: How to Find the Right Prop for Your Trolling Motor Read Now
Minn Kota Propeller Selection Guide: How to Find the Right Prop for Your Trolling Motor
How to find a compatible Minn Kota prop, differences between Weedless Wedge, Weedless Wedge 2, Power Props, and QUEST-specific options, (...)
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Sterndrive Bellows: Failure Signs, Inspection & Replacement Timing Read Now
Sterndrive Bellows: Failure Signs, Inspection & Replacement Timing
Sterndrive bellows failure can sink a boat at the dock. Recognize the signs, inspect correctly, understand what U-joint vs. exhaust (...)
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Fish Finder Transducer Problems: Troubleshooting Guide Read Now
Fish Finder Transducer Problems: Troubleshooting Guide
Table of contents Diagnose Transducer Problems by Screen Symptom What a Fish Finder Transducer Does Transducer Not Connected Errors Garmin (...)
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Minn Kota Spot-Lock Explained: i-Pilot, i-Pilot Link & Advanced GPS Read Now
Minn Kota Spot-Lock Explained: i-Pilot, i-Pilot Link & Advanced GPS
What Spot-Lock is, how it differs from i-Pilot, what Advanced GPS and QUEST motors add, how the One-Boat Network app (...)
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Yamaha Outboard Won't Go Into Gear: Causes & Checks Read Now
Yamaha Outboard Won't Go Into Gear: Causes & Checks
Yamaha outboard won't shift? Diagnose by symptom: cable travel, adjustment, shift rod alignment, spun hub, or gearcase issue. Covers stuck (...)
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Boat Breaker Keeps Tripping: Marine Electrical Troubleshooting Read Now
Boat Breaker Keeps Tripping: Marine Electrical Troubleshooting
Boat breaker keeps tripping? Match the trip pattern to the cause: overload, short circuit, ground fault, wet connection, pump failure, (...)
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Washdown Pump Not Working? Troubleshooting Guide Read Now
Washdown Pump Not Working? Troubleshooting Guide
Washdown pump silent, won't prime, weak pressure, or rapid cycling? Electrical checks, priming diagnosis, strainer cleaning, pressure switch testing, winterization, (...)
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Outboard Idle Speed Too High: Causes and Adjustments Read Now
Outboard Idle Speed Too High: Causes and Adjustments
Outboard idle won't come down? Diagnose by pattern: cable/linkage not returning, choke stuck, intake air leak, IAC fault, or carburetor (...)
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Suzuki Outboard Overheating: Step-by-Step Diagnostic Guide Read Now
Suzuki Outboard Overheating: Step-by-Step Diagnostic Guide
Table of contents How the Suzuki Outboard Cooling System Works Major Components Suzuki's Two-Sensor Overheat System – What Owners Need (...)
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Why Does My Boat Lean or List to One Side: Causes and Fixes Read Now
Why Does My Boat Lean or List to One Side: Causes and Fixes
Boat leaning to one side? Diagnose by when it happens – at rest, on plane, or under power. Load, trim (...)
