Jack Stone Jr. looked up while still tightening bolts on the cylinder head on an outboard motor, his nimbly flying hands and easy but focused demeanor clear evidence of the 54-year-old's lifetime ...

Whether gas or diesel, marine engine health comes down to clean fuel, proper lubrication, and protection from corrosion and wear. Photos for Business/stock.adobe.com As every cruiser knows, your ...

An open-loop cooling system, also called raw water cooling, draws water directly from the body of water the boat is floating in, whether it's saltwater or freshwater. That water is pulled through a ...

The need for marine engines to run on a clean source of fresh water is common. Saltwater boaters should regularly flush their engines with fresh water to stave off internal corrosion. Also, the ...