Outboard

Timing is crucial in any engine, and the outboard engine is no exception. A slight deviation in timing can cause severe problems and affect the boat’s engine’s health.  Usually, bad timing is when the spark plugs fire too early or too late. For the engine to run at its optimum level, timing should take place…

For every boat owner, the outboard motor is a crucial component. You can’t even run the boat when the outboard motor is malfunctioning. And a bad rectifier is one of the main components that make the motor malfunction. The most common bad rectifier symptoms include battery draining quickly, poor starts, malfunctioning accessories, meter readings fluctuating,…

Volvo Penta outdrives are quite popular. Especially amongst small watercraft owners. To boats that span from 20 to 60 feet, this sterndrive gives a direct response.  An outboard drive is a propulsion system. In boats, they are the most common propelling method that is motorized.  Volvo Penta Outdrives have been delivering power and performance since…

Want the best of 4-strokes and the power of a 2-strokes engine in one? Evinrude E-TEC 115 outboard can be your answer.  It is a sophisticated modern fuel-injected engine and has enough performance to convert even a Suzuki 4-stroke fanboy/fangirl. The engine provides you greater speed across the whole rev range. It can carry a…

Yamaha has been impressing you guys with their outboards since the 70s. But with its 4-strokes, it amped up a notch! The engine can handle the harshest of environments thanks to Yamaha’s technology. In this article, however, I will give you some common cons the engine comes with. Hopefully, this will throw light on your…

The engine coupler is a significant part of an outboard. In an outboard engine, the engine coupler is designed to link the engine to the drive shaft. If it becomes bad, the boat engine will face multiple issues. Issues come with symptoms. One of the most common symptoms of a bad engine coupler is hearing…

You’ve been cruising for hours and are heading for the dock. Therefore, you’re accelerating at a high RPM. You suddenly notice that the boat is moving slowly or appears stuck in the water with no propeller. What exactly is happening in your boat?  Maybe the prop hub is spun. What symptoms of a spun prop…

Are you aware of the bellows designed to protect your boat’s internal components? Like unsung heroes, these small components prevent severe moisture damage, making them vital to your boat’s functionality and level of protection. If your bellows go bad, you will incur a big repair bill sooner or later.  Then, how could you know if…

Regardless of having higher durability, it is common for the corrosion to attack easily in the Yamaha F225, especially in the components like exhaust. When that happens, the situation requires immediate inspections. But what is the symptom to diagnose the corrosion in the exhaust?  Here we are going to answer in short. The main symptom…