Dinghies & Outboards
Tender maintenance and outboard repairs. Explore step-by-step checklists, practical tips and important precautions before you work on your boat.
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How to Check a Dinghy Outboard Before Use
Avoid common short trips that turn into long paddles.
Read the guideHow to Inspect an Inflatable Dinghy for Leaks
Check seams, tubes, valves and transom attachments before a trip.
Read the guideHow to Store Outboard Fuel Safely on a Sailboat
Choose safer fuel storage, transfer and ventilation practices.
Read the guideHow to Decide Whether to Tow a Dinghy While Sailing
Assess weather, speed and the risks of dragging a tender behind the boat.
Read the guideWhy Won’t My Dinghy Outboard Start?
Work through simple startup clues without creating fuel or propeller hazards.
Read the guideHow to Inspect an Inflatable Dinghy for Slow Air Leaks
Find possible tube valve or fabric leaks before replacing a chamber.
Read the guideHow to Secure a Dinghy at Anchor or Ashore
Reduce theft, drifting and damage during dinghy use.
Read the guideHow to Launch and Recover a Dinghy From a Cruising Sailboat
Plan the sequence for manual, davit and deck-stowed tenders.
Read the guideHow to Spot Outboard Propeller Damage Before It Gets Worse
Recognize impacts, fishing line and vibration clues on a dinghy outboard.
Read the guideHow to Plan Outboard Freshwater Flushing After Saltwater Use
Understand flushing frequency and safe use of engine-specific attachments.
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