Know-how for your time on the water
Practical guides on choosing, shaft length, licences and getting the most out of your outboard.
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Know-how around outboard motors – electric or petrol, shaft length, power and maintenance. Hands-on and honest.
De-winterizing your outboard: ready for spring
A structured checklist to get your petrol or electric outboard safely ready in spring - from the visual inspection to the first test run.
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Winterizing your outboard: the step-by-step guide
Properly winterized, your outboard survives the off-season without standstill damage. This guide walks you through fuel, oil, preservation and storage – for petrol and electric.
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Outboards without a licence? What applies up to 15 hp in Germany
"Licence-free up to 15 hp" – you hear this often. It is broadly true but has important exceptions. We explain the rule honestly and tell you what to watch out for.
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Measuring shaft length correctly: S, L or UL?
The most common wrong order on an outboard is the wrong shaft length. In two minutes you measure your transom correctly – and choose confidently between short, long and ultra-long shaft.
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Electric or petrol outboard? The honest comparison
Quiet and low-maintenance, or long-range and powerful? We compare electric and petrol outboards honestly – and tell you which suits which boat.
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