Preventing Cylinder Damage During Storage

Some of the biggest problems that plague small engines come from long periods of unuse. As winter approaches and seasonal equipment is put away, it’s important to follow a few steps to keep small engines in good shape for next year. Most important is to prevent fuel degradation in tanks and passageways through the use…

Adding Marine PRO to Boat Fuel

When it’s time to get your boat out on the water, engine problems are the last thing you want to deal with. But because marine engines typically see infrequent or intermittent use and are exposed to high humidity, they are prone to a few fuel-related problems. First, fuel degrades over time, leaving behind varnish and…

Common Boat Engine Problems and Solutions

For boaters, nothing ruins a day on the lake quicker than being stuck at the launch or stalled in the water troubleshooting an engine issue. Marine engines, just like the engine in your car or truck, require routine maintenance to run properly. And the engine on your boat likely doesn’t run nearly as frequently as…

DIY boat storage tip – protecting the inside of your boat engine from corrosion

PROBLEM: As an angler, life often gets in the way of spending time on the water. Be it family, work, hunting or ice, extended sits can spell problems with your outboard engine. Without regular use, outboard motors are susceptible to aging fuel and even corrosion formation within the upper cylinder walls themselves.  The problem stems…

How to stabilize your boat fuel for the winter

How to stabilize your boat fuel for the winter

While late-season fishing is still going strong in many parts of the country, for others this is the time of the year to start thinking about tucking their boats in for the winter. Of course, you shouldn’t just park it in the shed for 4–6 months without at least some preparation. Proper fuel stabilization and…