{"product_id":"outboard-motor-maintenance-repair-talor-press-9798257071560","title":"Outboard Motor Maintenance \u0026 Repair: A Practical Guide to Keeping Your Outboard Running Reliably Season After Season","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs your outboard motor costing you more in dealer bills than it should?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single dealer service visit costs $150 to $400 for basic maintenance. The same work done yourself costs $30 to $60 in parts and takes 1 to 2 hours. Over the life of a motor, DIY maintenance saves thousands of dollars, and gives you something more valuable than money: the knowledge to fix problems yourself, including on the water when no dealer is available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOutboard Motor Maintenance \u0026amp; Repair is the complete DIY guide to keeping your outboard running reliably season after season. Written for boat owners, not mechanics. Every procedure includes step-by-step instructions, the tools and parts required, estimated time, and difficulty level.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInside this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand how your outboard works: two-stroke vs. four-stroke, fuel system, cooling, electrical, lower unit, and complete drivetrain power flow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow a complete maintenance schedule: every use, 50 hours, 100 hours, and annual service tasks in one clear table\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster the essential jobs: oil change, gear oil, spark plugs, fuel filter, impeller, and zincs with step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolve the ethanol problem: fuel stabilization, carburetor cleaning, water separation, fuel line replacement, and vapor lock prevention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevent the most expensive repair in boating: lower unit service, propeller selection, shaft seal inspection, and driveshaft maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiagnose any problem systematically: 10-page troubleshooting chapter with diagnostic tables for every symptom, plus the five-step diagnostic method\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandle emergencies on the water: fouled prop, overheating, fuel failure, electrical problems, and a complete emergency toolkit checklist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWinterize correctly: complete checklist with step-by-step fuel stabilization, fogging, freeze prevention, and storage options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFight corrosion: zinc anodes, post-use care, saltwater vs. freshwater maintenance, stray current prevention, and annual corrosion inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose the right motor: horsepower sizing by boat type, new vs. used buying guide, used motor inspection checklist, shaft length selection, and break-in procedure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes over 40 tables and checklists, a structured Maintenance Log, Torque Specifications Quick Reference, Troubleshooting Quick Reference, and a comprehensive Glossary of outboard terminology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you own a 9.9 HP tiller motor on a jon boat or a 300 HP four-stroke on a center console, the maintenance principles are the same. This book covers both two-stroke and four-stroke motors of all sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by a former ship captain with decades of hands-on marine engine experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublished by Talor Press.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Talor Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798257071560\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 122\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.38lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.26d","brand":"Talor Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48997599183103,"sku":"9798257071560","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/outboard-motor-maintenance-repair-talor-press-9798257071560","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}