A guide to the five most frequent signs of carburetor trouble, the underlying trouble, and how to fix each one. Most don’t require a new carb! [More] Carburetor Troubleshooting
Carburetor Troubleshooting
Outboard Troubleshooting
Outboard Won’t Start 101
15 simple things to check if the outboard won’t start — along with how to fix them at least well enough to get home. No mechanical skills needed! [More] Outboard Won’t Start 101
Choosing a Dinghy
Your dinghy choice is almost as big a decision as your “big boat” when it comes to cruising enjoyment. What we just upgraded to and why . . . [More] Choosing a Dinghy
Necessary Dinghy Safety Gear
A list of 17 important pieces of dinghy safety gear to always have with you. Learn why you need each one of these aboard. [More] Necessary Dinghy Safety Gear
Outboard Fuel Line Problems
How to tell if you have a blockage in an outboard fuel line, why they occur and how to choose a replacement fuel line that will have fewer problems. [More] Outboard Fuel Line Problems
Changing Lower Unit Oil in an Outboard
Changing the lower unit oil on an outboard is part of the routine maintenance. Here’s how we do it when we’re out cruising without a motor stand ashore [More] Changing Lower Unit Oil in an Outboard
How to Use a Shaker Siphon to Fuel Your Boat
How to use a shaker siphon to transfer fuel or water from jerry cans to your boat. Stop straining your back with this super-easy system! [More] How to Use a Shaker Siphon to Fuel Your Boat
Emergency Motor
Your dinghy motor can get the “big boat” to a safe place . . . not very quickly, mind you, but it’ll do it with these two techniques. [More] Emergency Motor
That Pesky Outboard Kill Switch Lanyard
A simple way to wear an outboard kill cord so that you don’t accidentally pull it out and stop the engine but have it work when it should. [More] That Pesky Outboard Kill Switch Lanyard
