Author: Raihan Mahfuz

OMC Cobra outdrives are one of the most versatile outdrives. It attaches to various engine settings in different boats easily. Outboard Marine Corporation produced the outdrives in 1985. Presently Volvo has purchased the OMC outdrive division. Despite being good engines, OMC outdrives have some common problems. These problems have led to a bad reputation of…

Out of all its 4-strokes, Suzuki 140 is probably the most interesting one. The engine owns the most alluring power-to-weight ratio. Delivering 140 HP from its mear 410-pound body. Suzuki 140 is an extension of the DF115A engines by the same company. Therefore, the engine carries dual overhead camshafts, 4 valved cylinders, and the Lean…

Mercury OptiMax 200 is a two-stroke DFI (Direct Fuel Injection) engine. It is a sturdy, reliable engine made of strong alloys. It has been providing the best quality for a decade now. Mercury started making the OptiMax engines in 1995. The 200 has a V-6 3.0L engine. The engine’s best specification is its hole-shot acceleration….

Among all the 4-stokes by Honda, the 50 HP outboard is the lightest. It also is the lightest 4-stroke outboard out there. The outboard is available in L and X sizes. It comes with a center-mounted tiller handle: its most alluring feature. Additionally, the auto-start feature mixes the air to fuel ratio automatically very quickly….

Often people confuse the bad reed valve symptoms with other engine malfunction symptoms because of the similarity in signs. Well, this article will help you to understand how to detect bad reed valves without any confusion and explain how to fix that problem: What Sign You Should Look For To detect Bad Reed Valves? There…

Outboard stators are responsible for generating electricity and passing it through the motor to operate the ignition system. But when you have a bad stator, either the engine will become too idle or abruptly stop running. Today’s article will help you to learn how to detect a bad stator on outboard including mercury outboard and…

For bass, offshore fishing, and runabout boats, Mercury Pro XS 150 has been a trusted product for a long time. Considering the price, build quality, and performance, it surpasses its closest competitors. Nonetheless, the motor has some issues like other products in the market. In this article, I am going to talk about the 4…

Suzuki 350 HP V6 4-stroke outboard engine came out in 2017 surpassing all of its predecessors in terms of power.  However, under the light of the 350’s fame, there is a darkness of several issues.  After going through the customer feedback, I have gathered the 3 most common problems with Suzuki 350 outboard and tried…