This article originally appeared on PartsVu Xchange. Getting the most out of every drop of fuel is essential for avid boaters, especially during long trips. Optimizing your outboard motor’s efficiency...
Need to install a trim tab anode on your Yamaha outboard motor? Often called trim tab "zincs," these small but essential components are easy to replace and can be installed...
The propeller is a vital part of your Yamaha outboard, converting engine power into motion to propel your boat through the water. Keeping your Yamaha outboard propeller in top condition...
Changing the gear lube is essential for maintaining the performance and extending the lifespan of your Yamaha outboard engine. This straightforward maintenance task ensures the gears are properly lubricated, minimizing...
Every Yamaha outboard service interval instructs you to grease points, but what does that mean? This article dives into this issue to offer some clarification as to what exactly you need to...
Once again, the season has arrived when it’s necessary to store your boat. While it’s always a bit more fun to pull out your boat than to put it away,...
Is your Yamaha outboard performing poorly? If you’re experiencing reduced performance, excessive fuel consumption, or other developing problems, the best way to find out what’s going on is to perform...
If your Yamaha outboard motor stopped working, you may not know the cause or how to start troubleshooting. Fortunately, Yamaha outboard motor problems are usually due to one of several...
Even if you are not a mechanic, maybe you would like to pick up some tips that allow for the better care and maintenance of Yamaha outboards. At least a...
Have you noticed your Yamaha outboard motor not running at full power? Or, maybe it won’t start up at all? Chances are it is caused by a common problem. Often,...
Wondering what the benefits of a Yamaha gear lube kit are? Of course, changing your gear lube is a part of regular service intervals. Having the parts and products on...
Many Yamaha outboard owners have the skills and know-how to do routine maintenance tasks. However, many fear inadvertently voiding your Yamaha outboard warranty is a concern. So the key question...
If you’re looking to purchase one of Yamaha’s best-performing mid-range outboards, then you should definitely check out Yamaha’s line of VMAX SHO® engines. Short for “Super High Output”, these Yamaha...