
New Engine Alert: Debut of the Evinrude E-TEC G2
Capt. Bill Pike delves into the technology that makes these new outboards so special. (Hint: You never have to change the oil … ever!)

Capt. Bill Pike delves into the technology that makes these new outboards so special. (Hint: You never have to change the oil … ever!)


If you’re following the news on our oceans’ health, well, it’s grim (much like the regular news). Pollution and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch seem to be growing by the day.

Did you read our Power & Propulsion columns closely over the last 12 months? If you think you did, this simple quiz will be a piece of cake. Take the brief test here.

Get a closer look at the engine room on the Jeanneau Leader 36, and see why this express cruiser uses the allotted mechanical space effectively. Step beneath the hatch with us here.

Volvo Penta Wants to Change the Way You Boat.

Hearing and Seeing the Genset on Your Boat.

A well-designed engine room is the hallmark of a truly great boat. Our expert examines a few terrific examples he found at a recent boat show.

Engine manufacturers created a lot of exciting buzz at the Ft. Lauderdale and Miami shows.

Keeping through-hull fittings exercised is a simple way to make sure they work. But that’s only the beginning of what you should be doing. Learn more about these critical component here.

All right gearheads, listen up! We appreciate that you’re regular readers of our Power & Propulsion column, but have you really absorbed useful information from it? Let’s see just how good your retention level is.

If you’re a cruiser with a boat of a certain size, you haven’t looked at gasoline-fueled power for a long time. But the engines are making significant leaps soon. See what we’re talking about here.

With hundreds of inspections under his belt, Capt. Richard Thiel explains what engine room essentials you need to look for.

Choose the best engines by learning how to read engine specs.

Choosing the right power package for your boat is extremely important. Let us help you with some expert advice.

Capt. Bill Pike delves into the technology that makes these new outboards so special. (Hint: You never have to change the oil … ever!)

The Latest Addition to the Volvo Penta Diesel Lineup.

If you’re following the news on our oceans’ health, well, it’s grim (much like the regular news). Pollution and the Great Pacific Garbage Patch seem to be growing by the day.

Did you read our Power & Propulsion columns closely over the last 12 months? If you think you did, this simple quiz will be a piece of cake. Take the brief test here.

Get a closer look at the engine room on the Jeanneau Leader 36, and see why this express cruiser uses the allotted mechanical space effectively. Step beneath the hatch with us here.

Volvo Penta Wants to Change the Way You Boat.

Hearing and Seeing the Genset on Your Boat.

A well-designed engine room is the hallmark of a truly great boat. Our expert examines a few terrific examples he found at a recent boat show.

Engine manufacturers created a lot of exciting buzz at the Ft. Lauderdale and Miami shows.

Keeping through-hull fittings exercised is a simple way to make sure they work. But that’s only the beginning of what you should be doing. Learn more about these critical component here.

All right gearheads, listen up! We appreciate that you’re regular readers of our Power & Propulsion column, but have you really absorbed useful information from it? Let’s see just how good your retention level is.

If you’re a cruiser with a boat of a certain size, you haven’t looked at gasoline-fueled power for a long time. But the engines are making significant leaps soon. See what we’re talking about here.

With hundreds of inspections under his belt, Capt. Richard Thiel explains what engine room essentials you need to look for.

Choose the best engines by learning how to read engine specs.

Choosing the right power package for your boat is extremely important. Let us help you with some expert advice.