
How to Check an Outboard Thermostat
The water pump gets all the attention in outboard cooling systems. Annual impeller changes are drilled into boaters from day one, and rightly so. But
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 […]

The water pump gets all the attention in outboard cooling systems. Annual impeller changes are drilled into boaters from day one, and rightly so. But

You need a part. You go to order it online. Then you realise — you don’t actually know what model your Yamaha outboard is. It

Gas-powered boats depend on impellers and propellers to perform different functions. Propellers push boats through water. The impeller acts as the heart of engine cooling

Water weighs 2.5 pounds more per gallon than gasoline, which makes a fuel water separator vital to protect outboard engines. This fact emphasises how crucial

The difference between a smoothly running boat and an engine failure that can get pricey might come down to a small fan-shaped component. An impeller

Running out of gas remains the number one reason boaters get stranded with mariner outboards. Most outboard motor problems originate from three vital systems: air,

Sacrificial anodes play a vital role in boat maintenance as highly active metal components that shield less active metals from corrosion. Bronze or aluminium propellers

Your Yamaha outboard engine lasts longer if you use the flush port correctly. If you boat in saltwater, flush your outboard after every single trip.

Whether you’re a seasoned boating enthusiast or just getting started with your first vessel, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is choosing the

Did you know Mercury manufactured more than 120 different models and variants of their 225HP outboard in a single year? This staggering variety makes identifying