This flushing bucket makes it easy to flush the outboard thoroughly, without needing any special tools. Flushing an outboard engine with fresh water after use in salt water will greatly extend the life of the engine and reduce maintenance costs … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2008
Choking the New Engine During Break-In — Or, How To Solve Problems By Reading the Owner’s Manual
My friend Kley had a 21 Hydra Sports back in the late 70s, and it had a 175 hp Mariner outboard on it. Though the Hydra Sports hull was made with Kevlar, it was still a fairly heavy boat for its size, and it had a very deep deadrise angle that … [Read more...]
The Hot Chocolate Cruise
Or, Perfect hot chocolate to the rescue during a cold Florida sail Hot chocolate saved the day during a cold cruise in south Florida My friend Pete bought a MacGregor 36 Catamaran about 20 years ago. It was basically a supersized Hobie 18 with a … [Read more...]
