Close-up of a technician using a wrench to adjust the belt tension on a marine engine's high-output alternator.

Marine Alternator Explained: Signs of Failure, Sizing a Replacement & Top Brands Compared

A marine alternator converts mechanical energy from your boat’s engine into the electrical power that charges your battery bank and runs your onboa...
Rear view of a white powerboat with tan seats cruising on blue water, showing the outboard motor and wake.

Boat Trim Tabs Explained: How They Work, Sizing Guide & Bennett vs Lenco Compared

Trim tabs are adjustable metal plates mounted on your boat's transom that control the hull's running angle while underway. Lowering the tabs lifts ...
Marine Electrical Safety: Alternators, Switches, and Shore Power

Marine Electrical Safety: Alternators, Switches, and Shore Power

Electricity and water don't mix. But electricity and gasoline fumes are even worse. This is why the number one rule of marine electrical is Ignitio...
Barr Replacement Manifold & Risers Catalog

Barr Replacement Manifold & Risers Catalog

Since 1933, Barr has manuactured boat exhaust parts using - "The Strongest IRON in the Business!" Today Barr is the last and only U.S. manufacturer of inboard engine manifolds, risers and other components.

Fuel Systems Explained

Fuel Systems Explained

Having trouble with an engine that cranks but won’t start? Fuel delivery problems are a common culprit, and understanding how to diagnose and fix them can save time and costly repairs.

Engine Mount Cross Reference

Engine Mount Cross Reference

Find the right engine mount for your boat with our comprehensive cross-reference guide. Browse by manufacturer—including Caterpillar, Cummins, Volvo, Yanmar, and many others—to find the suggested mount for your specific engine model. The chart provides part numbers, weight capacities, and dimensions for standard four-point mounting configurations.