A safety-stop lanyard — aka engine kill switch — comes standard with marine power systems to instantly shut down propulsion if the helmsman gets tossed from the boat. Yet many skippers forget that ...

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 ...

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 ...

The weight of a boat properly loaded has to be considered when choosing power. Courtesy Yamaha Marine Selecting the appropriate marine power is crucial for achieving optimal boat performance. US Coast ...

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 ...

A boat battery-selector switch is a small but mighty component, allowing boaters control over which battery to use when starting the boat engine and powering accessories. It also lets boaters turn off ...

Diesel engines are at their best when the conditions they have to perform in are at their worst. They thrive on hard work, heavy loads, and continuous use-so it's no surprise that diesels are the ...