There are two basic differences between 2 stroke and 4 stroke motors. One has to do with how many strokes it takes a piston to complete an engine cycle (more on that below). The other has to do with ...

Few things are more frustrating than getting everything ready for a much-anticipated stint of fishing or boating, only to discover that your outboard motor won’t start. After all, having the freedom ...

Outboards start like a car; just tilt them down and turn the key. At least newer ones do. But it wasn’t always that way. In the past, you had to learn how to start an outboard motor. Carbureted ...

A boat's history affects it's value. Check the history of this 1998 Mercury and avoid buying a previously damaged boat.