Doing your own maintenance! (Part 1)
Your dinghy’s outboard motor deserves as much attention and care as the main engines aboard your multihull: transferring crew in an anchorage or discovering the shoreline are things to be done in complete safety by limiting as much as possible the risk of a breakdown. Undertaking periodic engine maintenance means your outboard will be reliable and operational in the long term.
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Publié le
25/05/2023
Par
Oliver Barret
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190
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Even though most manufacturers are getting ready for a transition to electric, most of our tenders are still equipped with four-stroke internal combustion engines. When compared to the 2-strokes of times past, these motors are almost marvels of technology. Quieter and more sober, 4-stroke engines do however require some care and precautions to keep them working properly. What’s more, increasing prices mean you’ll want to keep them in good shape for longer. There’s nothing worse than having to paddle because the engine has stalled and won’t restart, or to hear the dealer suggest you sell your e…
