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Marine Cooling Systems

Find out about different marine cooling systems. See diagrams and get your troubleshooting advice for issues with waters pumps, thermostats, overheating problems, and more.

Marine Drive Systems

This help topic discusses various marine drive systems, including inboard, inboard/outboard, and tilt/trim systems.  Contains information on propellers, servicing, and more.

Marine Fuel Systems

Carburetors, filters, pumps and tanks are explained in detail, complete with diagrams to help you to understand your marine fuel systems and answer questions about care and maintenance.

Marine Wiring and Electrical

This section offers tips on how to wire components of your boat. Color charts distinguish different wire types and their uses.  Wiring topics include starters, alternators, and more.

Outboard Cooling Systems

Outboard cooling systems are explained, with diagrams illustrating the thermostat, and other components. Maintenance advice and precautions are detailed.

Outboard Electrical Systems

Electrical troubleshooting for Outboard motors includes charts allowing you to distinguish between the different wires and their functions. Browse information that will help to make repairs easier.

Outboard Drive Systems

This topic offers servicing tips for the Outboard drive system, such as tips for replacing the water pump impeller and how to change the lower unit oil. Also included is tilt/trim system troubleshooting.

Outboard Fuel Systems

Diagrams explain various components of Outboard fuel systems. Fuel systems tips are outlined in this topic, and troubleshooting advice can be found.

Propane Systems

Propane systems are discussed - information on propane tanks, the pressure gauge, regulator, solenoid, and supply hoses, as well as accessories, sniffers, testing, and use is provided.  
 


Boat Props Selection Help

Propeller selection help is offered, including information on pitch and diameter, performance questions, and important definitions. A topic on materials and deisgn is included here.

Propeller Basics Part 1

An in depth explanation on propellers includes calculation for speed and performance. A case-study helps to illustrate how one might find the potential speed of a boat for a given propeller pitch.

Propeller Basics Part 2

More calculations and case-studies explain how propellers work.  Materials and potential speed are dicussed - a continuation of Propeller Basics Part 1.

Propeller Basics Part 3

Propeller designs are examined, with a look at ther various operations of propellers.  With illustrations, this topic looks at different designs and their effects.
 
Ethanol Fuel Problems

Ethanol fuel can pose some problems for boaters. Find information on how to recognize potential problems and understand how to counter some of these issues.
 
Typical Mercury Ignition Systems

In-depth troubleshooting for Mercury ignition systems, with specific information on specific types of engines (three cylinder, two cyclinder, etc.).  Wire read to resistance and service notes included.

Typical OMC Ignition

This troubleshooting page takes a look at specific engine types and describes various issues with step-by-step problem solving tips.

Battery 101

About boat batteries and their science, this information will help you to understand how to check the charge condition of your boat battery, store batteries properly for winter, and checking voltage measurements after storage.

Battery Wiring

Steps, comments, and thorough diagrams aide you in correctly wiring your batteries. Different engine schematics are discussed.

 Launch Ramp Physics

Formulas, diagrams and descriptions describe launch ramp physics, pointing you towards the ideal ramp.

Winterizing   -   Evinrude E-TEC Models

This is a direct explanation, which can be followed to help you prepare your boat properly for the cold weather of the winter months.  This information can prevent you from paying extra money due to weather damage.
 

 

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