Are Evinrude and Johnson Parts Still Available in Australia?
TLDR: Yes. Johnson and Evinrude outboard parts are still readily available in Australia, and BRP publicly committed to keeping service parts flowing when it stopped building the engines. What has changed is where you get them. BRP no longer runs an Australian Evinrude website or an Australian dealer locator, so the practical network is now […]
How to Do an Outboard Compression Test (and What the Numbers Mean)
TLDR: A compression test tells you whether the cylinders in your outboard are still sealing, and it is the single most useful check before buying a used motor. The test itself takes about twenty minutes. Reading the result is where most people come unstuck, because the PSI figures quoted all over the internet are not […]
A Guide to Choosing the Right Outboard Motor
TLDR: The right outboard size sits between two mistakes: underpowering (a boat that won’t get on the plane) and overpowering (unstable, and legally a problem). Start with the maximum horsepower on your boat’s compliance plate, size toward the upper end using roughly 20 to 40 horsepower per tonne of loaded weight, then match the shaft […]
Top Outboard Motor Brands Explained
TLDR: Five brands cover almost every new outboard sold in Australia: Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Honda and Tohatsu. They are all reliable four-strokes now, so the real differences come down to technology, weight, fuel economy and, the factor most guides skip, how easy and affordable the brand is to keep running over its life. This guide […]
Suzuki Outboard Serial Number Lookup: How to Find and Decode Yours
Every Suzuki outboard carries a serial number that tells you exactly what you own. Horsepower, model year, shaft length, fuel system, and crucially for parts, the build specification that determines which impeller, water pump kit, anodes or filters actually fit. A Suzuki outboard serial number lookup takes less than a minute once you know where […]
Tips for Maintaining Your Outboard Parts: A Practical Outboard Maintenance Guide
Outboard maintenance is the single biggest variable in how long your motor lasts and how often it lets you down. The mechanical components are well understood. Manufacturers have refined them for decades. What kills outboards is owner habits: skipping flushes, running old fuel, missing the annual impeller change, ignoring anodes. Get the routine right and […]
Best Outboard Motor for Saltwater: The Honest Australian Guide
Choosing the best outboard motor for saltwater is one of the more expensive decisions in boat ownership. The motor outlasts most of the boat around it, costs more to replace than almost any other component, and lives in the most corrosive environment on the planet. Get the choice wrong and you are paying for it […]
Getting Your Boat Water-Ready: A Practical Boat Maintenance Guide for Australian Conditions
Boat maintenance is the difference between a long weekend on the water and an expensive afternoon waiting for a tow. Modern outboards and inboards are reliable engines, but they live a hard life. They run at sustained high RPM, sit in salt or brackish water, bake under Australian UV, and then get put away for […]
Genuine vs Aftermarket Outboard Parts: The Honest Australian Guide
The genuine vs aftermarket debate has been running in boat sheds and marine forums for decades. Dealers will tell you aftermarket parts are a false economy. Aftermarket suppliers will tell you genuine parts are overpriced. The truth, as usual, is somewhere in the middle – but it’s more nuanced than either camp admits. This guide […]
Johnson Outboard Serial Number & Model Code Lookup Guide (Australia)
Johnson outboards powered a generation of Australian boating. If you’re working on one today — or just bought one second-hand — you’ve probably discovered that figuring out exactly what you have isn’t as straightforward as it is with a newer motor. Johnson production ended in 2007, which means every Johnson on the water is at […]
