An electric trolling motor is an important tool for any angler who fishes from a bass boat. But which type is best for you? How much power do you need? Let’s look at what you need to consider. Trolling motors come in bow and transom mounts, with foot controls, tiller-steer, … Continue reading
Category Archives: outboard engines
Hunting Boat Engines: Outboard vs. Mud Buddy vs. Go Devil
Every hunter who uses a boat has encountered the outboard vs. Mud Buddy belt-drive style vs. Go Devil long-tail style debate. Which of these motors is best? That depends on your priorities—so let’s check ‘em out. A standard outboard has several advantages over these other more unique engine configurations. For … Continue reading
Are your Balls Trying to Tell You Something?
Before you get the wrong idea, let me make myself perfectly clear: I’m talking about the balls in your fuel line–not the ones in your pants. Those fuel line balls are an important part of your fuel system, and if you keep an eye on them, you can learn a lot about … Continue reading
Seven Marine 557 HP Outboard Engine, the Biggest Ever.
Seven Marine introduced their 557 hp outboard engine, the biggest, most powerful, most expensive ever to hit the market, at the Miami boat show earlier this year. They’ve been testing these motors since then (one pair is mounted on the transom of an Intrepid 370, and production is now scheduled … Continue reading
