Maintenance tips, engine guides, and practical advice for boat owners who take care of their vessels.
The broker said it's a Cummins. Which one? Here's how to identify your boat's exact engine model — where the dataplates hide, how to decode them, and what to do when the plate is painted over.
Read moreA practical maintenance guide for today's 4-stroke outboards — Yamaha, Mercury, Suzuki, Honda — covering flush habits, service intervals, corrosion control, and the small mistakes that destroy lower units.
Read moreEverything you need to know to keep your Cat 3208 running strong — service intervals, common problems, and the maintenance schedule that matters.
Read moreA complete interval-based maintenance schedule for the Cummins 6CTA 8.3 marine diesel, covering every major service item from 50-hour checks to 2,000-hour overhauls.
Read moreEngine hours are the heartbeat of your boat's maintenance program. Learn why tracking them matters, what intervals to follow, and how to avoid the costly cascade of deferred maintenance.
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