Engine

Swapping out old outboards isn't as simple as you may think, but it's worth the effort and expense to upgrade to high-tech motors.

The demand for speed has been around since water’s been wet, but don’t forget that great performance is about more than sheer horsepower.

The best skippers are careful listeners and very in tune with the sounds produced by their engines.

Sounds or vibrations a little off? Keeping this advice close to heart can help the next time you run aground.

Our expert walks you through ten easy, but important, tips that will help you keep your boat running smoothly.

Engine overheating? There are some typical and not-so-typical culprits.

Head trouble off at the pass by giving your boat a thorough physical. Learn more here.

Repowering is not to be taken lightly, but with some expert help and good advice a fine old boat can run like new. Learn more here.

If your inboard(s) should fail, you have a very important--and potentially costly--decision to make. We help you decide if you should repair, rebuild, or remanufacture them.

Hearing and Seeing the Genset on Your Boat.

Engine manufacturers created a lot of exciting buzz at the Ft. Lauderdale and Miami shows.

Keeping through-hull fittings exercised is a simple way to make sure they work. But that’s only the beginning of what you should be doing. Learn more about these critical component here.

With hundreds of inspections under his belt, Capt. Richard Thiel explains what engine room essentials you need to look for.

With marine-store shelves sagging under fuel treatments that claim to address a variety of problems, Here’s a closer look at three that just may do the trick.

It’s hot, cramped, and hard to reach, but your engine room still needs a good scrub now and then. Here’s how the pros do it.

How closely should your oil match your engine?

Air is just as crucial to proper engine performance as fuel.

Maintaining boat engines isn’t rocket science, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Let us show you how to do it the right way.

Mother Knows Best

There's plenty of stuff in your engine room that can hurt you if you're not careful. Know how to be safe in your machinery spaces and you'll improve your maintenance. See how here.

You need to know the differences between battery types before you can pick the right setup for your boat.

It may sound too simple, but keeping track of your engine’s performance with a pad and pen can teach you a lot about your powerplants, and help you identify problems before they get out of control. Learn what you need to know here.

You may be tempted to keep all sorts of spare parts on your boat, but really, you’d just be adding clutter to your decks. We break down the essential spare parts you really need to have onboard.

Capt. Richard Thiel does a deep dive on your bearings and shafts, parts of your boat that are probably a lot more important than you think.