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

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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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