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How to winterize a boat
October 19, 2022 Maintenance / DIY / Educational

How to Winterize a Boat: Inboard Engine

If you’re not in an area that stays above freezing all year, then you’ll need to know how to winterize

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June 9, 2022 Maintenance / DIY / Fluids / Outboard Unit

How to Change Lower Unit Gear Oil in a Yamaha 60HP Outboard

An essential part of maintaining your boat is to change the oil in an outboard unit at least once a

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May 14, 2022 Electrical / DIY / Maintenance

Best Multimeter for Your Application

There are many uses and applications for multimeters. Whether you are a hobbyist looking to test some circuits on occasion,

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October 8, 2021 DIY / Inboard Engine / Maintenance

How to Change the Spark Plugs on a Mercruiser Engine

Keeping your boats spark plugs up to date and maintained is an important part of keeping your engine running smoothly

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October 1, 2021 DIY / Educational / Electrical

How to Test an Alternator on a Boat or Other Vehicle

So you have a dead battery, or maybe a boat that’s slow to start? How to test an alternator is

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September 23, 2021 Maintenance / DIY / Inboard Engine

How to Change the Oil in an Inboard Engine

Changing the oil on your boat’s inboard engine is just as essential as changing the oil on your vehicles engine.

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September 2, 2021 Uncategorized / DIY / Educational / Inboard Engine

Our Fuel Injection Conversion: Carburetor to EFI, and Why We Love it!

Have you ever wondered what life would be like with a fuel injection conversion instead of your carbureted engine? Perhaps

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May 5, 2021 DIY

#1 Best Lug Crimper for Battery and Other Cables

It’s always good to have the best lug crimper for you on hand so you can make the essential repairs

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May 5, 2021 Maintenance / DIY / Electrical

6 Effective Methods to Clean Wire Terminals

You’re going to want to know the best methods to clean wire terminals if you are a DIY type of

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April 3, 2021 Maintenance / DIY / Fluids / Outboard Unit

How to Change the Oil in an Outboard Lower Unit

An essential part of maintaining your boat is to change the oil in an outboard unit at least once a

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