Outboard motor top speeds vary drastically depending on the type of boat, the load being carried, the surface and weather conditions. This means that trying to gauge the appropriate top speed for an outboard motor you want to choose can be tough. So, below are the average top speeds you can expect for an outboard…
Getting stuck with an outboard engine that won’t start or that plain struggles to get going will no doubt leaving you asking whether you can use an outboard without a battery, so here’s the answer in brief: Outboard motors today can’t generally run without a battery although older models using a magneto as an independent…
Flushing an outboard motor is a crucial step in making it last and work properly for many years to come. It can be a tedious process with many people skipping a step or two along the way, but one crucial factor is flushing your outboard for the right amount of time. Flush your outboard motor…
A backfiring outboard motor is a symptom of a wider problem with the motor and therefore means that you should look to fix this as soon as you can. The loud, periodic bangs from the motor when backfiring are hard on the ears but, if left untreated, mean that your motor could be damaged from…
When thinking about engines in general, air filters are a common consideration. That means that outboard users sometimes ask whether outboard motors have air filters. The answer to this question is below: Outboard motors do not come with air filters but some people add them to prevent debris like bugs getting into the engine. Outboard…
Outboard motor manufacturers recommend that users flush their system with fresh water after every use in salt water, or every month if you are keeping it in storage. But one of the main problems with using your outboard in salt water is that you get the build up of dried salt that can be corrosive…
Outboard motors run with a thermostat to help regulate the temperature as you use the motor, but they can break or fail after use, leaving you, your passengers and your boat in a difficult situation – wondering whether you can run your outboard without a motor. Yes, you can run an outboard motor without a…
Starting fluid is commonly used in things like lawnmowers, and small gasoline and diesel engines, so many think it is therefore applicable to outboard motors by extension. Only use starting fluid on your outboard in an emergency. It can help you to start your outboard one time but it will have a damaging effect in…
A good outboard motor will get us from A to B but of course, we all want to know about speed! So, I’ve researched the top speed of a very popular size of outboard for you. A 15HP outboard motor can get up to 27MPH in an average size fishing boat or jon boat, but…
To fix engine surging on your outboard, find the pilot jet on your outboard engine, take the idle screw out with a screwdriver, remove the jet with needle nose pliers, then clean it. If that does not work, try removing and cleaning the carburettor on your outboard to stop it surging.