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Did You Know? Stainless Steel Prop Care!

Did You Know?, Prop Tips, Quick TipsProp, prop care, propeller, stainless steel prop

Did you know that the outboard’s propeller is a key factor in the performance of your vessel? This is why it is a best practice to visually inspect the propeller before enjoying a fun day on the water. Checking the propeller for any bends, nicks, cuts, or cracks will help ensure the unit’s performance will […]


Did You Know? Hydrolocking!

Did You Know?connecting rod, Hydro, Hydrolocking, Piston, Piston Failure

Did you know that a bent or broken connecting rod is usually caused by the engine hydrolocking? Hydrolocking is caused by too much fluid, water, or fuel entering the cylinder. Because fluid can’t compress like an air/fuel mixture, the piston cannot reach the top of the combustion chamber on the compression cycle. Either the engine […]

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