
Upgrade Your Engine Room and Emergency Lighting with LEDs
Let there be (LED) light: A well-lit engine room can help you spot potential issues (read: oil leaks).

Let there be (LED) light: A well-lit engine room can help you spot potential issues (read: oil leaks).

Does the industrial use of LNG-powered propulsion herald a cleaner future for pleasure boats? Executive Editor Capt. Bill Pike investigates the possibility.

Outboard engines have gotten great: They’re functional, durable, easy to maintain, and if you ask us, they can look pretty cool too. Read the five reasons we think outboards are here to stay.

Winterizing your boat doesn’t have to be a pain in the neck. Here are 8 ways to make the whole thing simpler.

It’s hot, cramped, and hard to reach, but your engine room still needs a good scrub now and then. Here’s how the pros do it.


How closely should your oil match your engine?

Air is just as crucial to proper engine performance as fuel.

Maintaining boat engines isn’t rocket science, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Let us show you how to do it the right way.

Our expert walks you through seven of the newest, coolest, and best marine-propulsion systems that the industry has to offer. This is a must-read for any hardcore gearhead.


Our engine expert put together a test to see how much you really know about your propulsion system. Gentleman, start your pencils.

There’s plenty of stuff in your boat’s engine room that can hurt you if you’re not careful. Know how to be safe in your machinery spaces and you’ll improve your maintenance. See how here.

You need to know the differences between battery types before you can pick the right setup for your boat.

It may sound too simple, but keeping track of your engine’s performance with a pad and pen can teach you a lot about your powerplants, and help you identify problems before they get out of control. Learn what you need to know here.

Let there be (LED) light: A well-lit engine room can help you spot potential issues (read: oil leaks).

Does the industrial use of LNG-powered propulsion herald a cleaner future for pleasure boats? Executive Editor Capt. Bill Pike investigates the possibility.

Outboard engines have gotten great: They’re functional, durable, easy to maintain, and if you ask us, they can look pretty cool too. Read the five reasons we think outboards are here to stay.

Winterizing your boat doesn’t have to be a pain in the neck. Here are 8 ways to make the whole thing simpler.

It’s hot, cramped, and hard to reach, but your engine room still needs a good scrub now and then. Here’s how the pros do it.

When it comes to speed and durability, it’s hard to beat Arneson.

How closely should your oil match your engine?

Air is just as crucial to proper engine performance as fuel.

Maintaining boat engines isn’t rocket science, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Let us show you how to do it the right way.

Our expert walks you through seven of the newest, coolest, and best marine-propulsion systems that the industry has to offer. This is a must-read for any hardcore gearhead.

A look at the engine room of the Viking 75 Motor Yacht.

Our engine expert put together a test to see how much you really know about your propulsion system. Gentleman, start your pencils.

There’s plenty of stuff in your boat’s engine room that can hurt you if you’re not careful. Know how to be safe in your machinery spaces and you’ll improve your maintenance. See how here.

You need to know the differences between battery types before you can pick the right setup for your boat.

It may sound too simple, but keeping track of your engine’s performance with a pad and pen can teach you a lot about your powerplants, and help you identify problems before they get out of control. Learn what you need to know here.