Maintenance
When things go wrong – troubleshooting
A regularly and thoroughly maintained outboard boat engine should start easily...
Annual maintenance and winterising
Get Your Outboard Ready For Winter Annual maintenance is usually carried out...
Maintenance every three months
Maintaining Your Outboard Motor Will Put Years On Its Life At between 50 and...
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Buying Tips
How To Inspect Used Outboard Motors
Look for a smooth propeller Damage to any used outboard motors you are viewing...
Why Not Choose Electric Outboard Motors?
Why Not Consider An Electric Outboard? If you’re thinking of buying used outboard...
What To Look For When Choosing Used Outboard Engines
The quality of used outboard engines varies greatly. When viewing second-hand...
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How To Choose
Why Not Choose Electric Outboard Motors?
Why Not Consider An Electric Outboard? If you’re thinking of buying used outboard engines, consider the electric alternative. No petrol, no smell, virtually no noise, easy starting and very little maintenance are the advantages. If you have a small boat, currently available electric outboard motors may be suitable for use on inland waters, or... [Read more of this review]
What To Look For When Choosing Used Outboard Engines
The quality of used outboard engines varies greatly. When viewing second-hand motors being sold by private sellers, it’s best to either get the help of someone who knows more about them than you, or do your homework and read up on what to look out for. Wherever you consider buying an outboard, be sure to see it running – preferably on the back... [Read more of this review]
How to Choose the Right Outboard Motor
Two main types of used outboard engines will be found: two stroke and four stroke outboards. A two stroke outboard is simpler and lighter than a four stroke. However, you have to mix a special type of oil with the petrol in order to lubricate the engine. This oil gets burned along with the petrol and produces more exhaust gases, pollution and noise... [Read more of this review]
Outboard Engine Technical Terms Explained
Regardless whether you are new to the world of used outboard engines or not, you will probably have come across some of the technical terms used to describe outboard motors. Below are some of the common ones you will bump into along the way: Starter cord: Cord pulled to start the motor. Power head: The top part of the motor containing the engine. Transom... [Read more of this review]
Used Outboard Engines: Where To Start
Where To Start? Reasons for buying a used outboard engines include: Financial considerations (new engines are extremely expensive) Matching a suitable engine to an engineless boat you’ve just bought Adding an outboard to a sailing boat to provide auxiliary power for when the wind drops Replacing a worn-out old motor Finding a more suitable or... [Read more of this review]
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