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  1. How-To / Maintenance

    2 Most Common Outboard Engine Issues: Fuel Systems and Flushing

    Lenny Rudow
    Jun 4, 2013

    We talked with a Yamaha Master Tech, to find out what outboard problems he sees on a regular basis. Fuel systems and freshwater flushes topped his list. …Read More

  2. How-To / Maintenance

    Get Your Boat Ready for the Season

    Staff
    Jun 3, 2013

    Is it just us, or does it seem like the longest wait for spring there's ever been? If your commissioning to-do list seems daunting and you don't know where to start, you can start here. …Read More

  3. How-To / Maintenance

    No Grease on Marine Battery Terminals!

    Ed Sherman
    May 30, 2013

    Grease, not to mention petroleum jelly, will liquefy in the heat and eventually form an insulating barrier that will cause a loss of electrical power. …Read More

  4. How-To / Maintenance

    How To Prep a Boat for Painting

    Paul Cronin
    May 29, 2013

    No matter what your boat is made of, the topsides will eventually need painting. Here is how to prep the job like a pro. …Read More

  5. How-To / Maintenance

    How to Change an Outboard Engine Water Pump Impeller

    Lenny Rudow
    May 25, 2013

    Water pump impellers need regular replacement, so outboard owners with a DIY streak should check out this how-to video. …Read More

  6. How-To / Maintenance

    How to: Change Engine Oil on a Four-Stroke Outboard

    Lauren DeVlaming
    May 22, 2013

    Chris Breeden, Service Manager and Yamaha Master Tech at Norfolk Marine, shows us how it's done. …Read More

  7. How-To / Maintenance

    Engine Room Electrical Outlets: GFCI Protection

    Ed Sherman
    May 21, 2013

    It's important to extend GFCI protection to any outlet you install in the engine-room on any boat, gasoline-powered or otherwise. …Read More

  8. How-To / Maintenance

    How to Paint a Non-Skid Deck

    Paul Cronin
    May 20, 2013

    Repainting a non-skid deck will make your boat safer and look new again. …Read More

  9. How-To / Maintenance

    How Come My Stainless Steel is Stained and Rotting Away?

    Ed Sherman
    May 18, 2013

    The grade of stainless steel used for some fasteners still needs watching and regular freshwater rinsing. …Read More

  10. How-To / Maintenance

    10 Tips on How to Paint a Nonskid Deck

    Doug Logan
    May 15, 2013

    No matter what materials and methods you use when tackling a deck-painting job, these fundamentals apply to every approach. …Read More

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