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1 March 2026

Why Is My Outboard Engine Overheating?

An outboard engine overheats when its cooling system can't move enough water through the engine block. The most common causes are a worn water pump impeller, a blocked water intake, or a faulty thermostat — but the right response either way is the same: stop the engine and have it inspected rather than continuing to run it.

10 March 2026

How Often Should You Service an Outboard Engine?

There's no single number that applies to every outboard — service intervals depend on the manufacturer's schedule, the engine's hours of use, and how demanding that use is. What follows is general guidance; your engine's own manual is the authoritative source.

1 April 2026

Boat Maintenance Checklist Before Summer

Before a boat goes back in the water for the season, a short set of checks can catch the issues most likely to have developed during winter storage — before they turn into a breakdown on the water.

1 October 2026

How to Prepare a Boat for Winter

Properly preparing a boat before an extended period out of use — commonly called winterization or lay-up — prevents most of the fuel, battery and corrosion problems that otherwise show up when the boat comes back into service.