We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nothing ruins a day on the water faster than turning the key and realizing your boat won't start. This can not only be an inconvenience, it ...

Want to start your boat but don’t know how to choose the battery type? As there are many types of batteries in the market, lithium, lead acid, deep cycle and starting. In this article, we’ll break ...

Unlike most vehicles, commercial boats can be considered a "power source sold separately" mode of transportation. Smaller boats such as canoes mostly use paddles, but anything larger requires an ...

Selecting the appropriate marine power is crucial for achieving optimal boat performance. US Coast Guard regulations guide this process on some boats, but among larger vessels over 20 feet in length ...

SlashGear has traditionally focused on advancements in terrestrial transportation like cars and motorcycles, but we've devoted plenty of space to discussion of marine engines as well. We've presented ...

The weather is perfect, the sea calm—everything looks great for your trip. But just as you’re about to start your personal watercraft (PWC), an unfamiliar warning light flashes on the dashboard. For ...

Once upon a time, a 200 hp outboard was huge. Today, there are boats with a half-dozen 600 hp V-12s strapped onto the transom. But how did we even get here? And where are we going? Ever since Gustave ...