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Outboards & parts

Gas and electric outboards, trolling motors, propellers, sacrificial anodes, bilge pumps, impellers, oils and fuel tanks to keep your engine running right.

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Bilge pumps for boats A bilge pump is one of the few things aboard that can save the boat. This guide explains how to choose flow rate, when you need a float or switch, and why you should also carry a manual pump. See comparison → Electric outboard motors An electric outboard is quiet, odor-free and has no carburetor to maintain, but it only works well when thrust, battery and boat are properly matched. Here are the criteria to choose without run-time surprises. See comparison → Outboard motor oil The right oil depends on whether your outboard is a 2-stroke or a 4-stroke, and the lower unit takes a different oil altogether. Here is which specification to look for, what viscosity to use and how to avoid costly mistakes. See comparison → Sacrificial anodes An anode is a cheap part that corrodes on purpose so your propeller, shaft and engine do not. Choosing the right metal for your water and replacing it on time avoids far more expensive repairs. See comparison → Outboard fuel tanks A good portable tank does more than hold gas. It prevents leaks, hard starts and fumes on board. Here is how much capacity you need, which connector your engine takes and how to handle fuel safely. See comparison → Gas outboard motors For an inflatable, a dinghy or a fishing skiff, the goal is not the most horsepower but the right power, the right shaft length and a motor you can maintain yourself. These are the criteria that matter before you buy. See comparison → Outboard propellers The right prop improves acceleration, fuel economy and top speed without touching the engine. Here is how to read the numbers, which material suits you and how to confirm it fits your shaft before you order. See comparison → Water pump impellers The impeller is the most worn part of your cooling system and the one that ruins the most engines when it fails. Here is how to identify yours, how often to replace it and what to check before you buy. See comparison → Outboard motor brackets The wrong bracket puts both your transom and your motor at risk. Here is which type you need, what load it must carry and how to mount it so the prop sits properly in the water and does not cavitate. See comparison →

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INTEX 68624EP Motor Mount Kit: Easy to Attach – Heavy-duty… Outboard motor brackets

INTEX 68624EP Motor Mount Kit: Easy to Attach – Heavy-duty…

9.2 BarcoEquipado score: 9.2 out of 10
Sanuke 1100GPH Bilge Pump 12V for Boats, 1-1/8" Outlet… Bilge pumps for boats

Sanuke 1100GPH Bilge Pump 12V for Boats, 1-1/8" Outlet…

8.8 BarcoEquipado score: 8.8 out of 10
Quicksilver 25W-40 Synthetic Blend 4-Stroke Marine Engine Oil… Outboard motor oil

Quicksilver 25W-40 Synthetic Blend 4-Stroke Marine Engine Oil…

9.3 BarcoEquipado score: 9.3 out of 10
Attwood EPA and CARB Certified Portable Marine Fuel Tanks Outboard fuel tanks

Attwood EPA and CARB Certified Portable Marine Fuel Tanks

8.3 BarcoEquipado score: 8.3 out of 10

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