Explore the precision and technique behind machining a mounting plate using a chuck on a metal lathe, an essential process in engine mounting and industrial fabrication. This video provides a ...

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When we hear about Mercury Racing outboard boat engines, we think of power and performance. The 4.6-liter V8 delivers incredible torque thanks to its supercharger, which forces more air into the ...

Move the throttle lever, and ­Mercury Racing’s 500R outboard crushes you into the seat or bolster. There’s torque to spare all the way to its max-rated 6,600 rpm. It proved a blast testing aboard ...

On April 1, 2021, a new federal boating law went into effect, one that requires the use of an engine cutoff switch (ECOS; ECOSL refers to the “link” to the switch, which may be a lanyard or a wireless ...

If you’ve scoped out new bay boats or flats skiffs recently, many most likely sported a jack plate on the transom. What started as a custom-made part for single-engine racing boats in the 1970s has ...

Kayak motors can turn a boat that excels in shallow water into a vessel capable of handling open water conditions, wind, and more. The beauty of kayaks is they are easy to transport, can be launched ...

First came the sit-on-top kayak. Then the pedal-powered kayak. Now, anglers are clamoring for motorized kayaks to take them farther and faster. Adding a motor does more than save human-powered energy, ...

In boat terminology 101, the transom is the part where the sides of the hull join. It’s part of the stern—the rear end of the boat—and includes the vertical area. The area is ideal for mounting an ...

Clamped or bolted to the stern of the boat, outboard motors offer a very easy and (relatively) economical way of powering small craft. The vast majority of these outboards are gasoline powered, with ...

Personalized license plates are out; digital license plates are in—at least in Arizona and California, where the technology is currently being tested. Rollouts in Florida and Texas are planned for ...

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