The sailing season is coming to an end and during the summer months you have been able to enjoy your boat and outboard motor. Time to prepare your outboard motor for winter. During the winter the outboard motor is used little or not at all, so it is wise to ensure that your motor survives […]
Don’t you have much money or do you not travel that much? Then it’s a shame to buy an expensive outboard motor. In that case, it is better to go for a more affordable outboard motor. There are plenty of these, but how do you find the best outboard motor without making a bad purchase? […]
Your outboard motor needs occasional maintenance. Maintenance is important to keep the engine running properly, to ensure safety and to extend the life of your outboard motor. Performing regular maintenance reduces the chance of problems. How often you need maintenance and which maintenance is best to perform depends on a number of aspects. When does […]
Most outboard motors have a 4-stroke combustion engine, especially when they are new. However, there are also outboard motors that have a 2-stroke combustion engine. What is the difference between a 2-stroke and 4-stroke engine and what are the advantages and disadvantages? What are the main differences between a 2-stroke and a 4-stroke outboard motor? […]
Trimming an outboard motor is a well-known phenomenon to adjust the position of the boat. This is mainly done to anticipate changing conditions on the water. But there are even more reasons for trimming your outboard motor. We list these reasons and explain how to trim the engine. Why trim outboard motor? Trimming the outboard […]
Every ship has a certain hull speed. This can be useful to know. You can also easily calculate it yourself. We are happy to explain more about the advantages and disadvantages of hull speed and how to calculate it. What is hull speed? Hull speed is the maximum speed at which a boat can sail […]
Do you have an inflatable boat that you want to enjoy sailing with during the summer months? Then it is important to have the right outboard motor. What should you consider when choosing the right outboard motor? We’ll explain it. Matching engine to your boat If you’re planning to purchase an inflatable boat and attach […]
A boat propeller is an important part for your boat and performance. We explain on this page what a propeller is, how it works and how to choose the right propeller for your outboard motor. Need help choosing the right propeller? Please contact us. What is a boat propeller? A boat propeller is an important part […]
When you are sailing, you naturally want you and any passengers to be safe. A dead man’s cord guarantees this safety. In fact, it is even mandatory to have on fast boats. You can read more about how the dead man’s cord works on this page. What is a dead man’s cord? A dead man’s […]
Do you own a boat? Then you know for sure that anodes are indispensable for a boat. An anode is a small part, but has a very important function. Have you bought a boat for the first time? Then you may not immediately know what this part is and what it does. We explain the […]