Extinct species: Two-strokes are no longer built, but some owners still swear by the light and simple models of yesteryear
Trouble with your outboard motor can be a real pain. Some breakdowns are easy to rectify without outside help - provided you know the "problem areas"
It is sometimes a long way to riding pleasure. Incorrect settings cause the small drive to run unevenly and cause recurring problems. On charter yachts in particular, outboards are pushed to the limit - and are therefore often prone to breakdowns. But what should you do if the help centre is many nautical miles away and the whirling engine is acting up again?
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Everything checked and the outboard still won't start? We have summarised more than 20 possible solutions for the most common problems in our PDF checklist.
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Our checklist solves the most common problems (click here)
