Anyone reccomend a site for a outboard newbie??

[The Wright Stuff]

I just bought my first boat and hate to say it but I pretty much know ZERO about outboards from maintenance to normal operation. I had to get help to figure out how to use the waterhose to start it and then thought I had broken it when smoke came out of the prop So I'm pretty green. <br /><br />I was looking for a good site that has information for the beginners. Ive taken a boaters safety course and have driven boats before so I know about that aspect. Its just the engines operation Im a novice on. Im in the process of ordering a service manual for my engine but would like to find some info on the net to look over.<br /><br />Any help is appeciated. Thanks

 

[Solittle]

Re: Anyone reccomend a site for a outboard newbie??

Why would you want to go anywhere? You are at the absolute very best right now. Jump in when you have the time.

 

[Mark42]

Re: Anyone reccomend a site for a outboard newbie??

Take the time to read the FAQ's. And don't be shy about asking questions. <br /><br />Welcome aboard!

 

[The Wright Stuff]

Re: Anyone reccomend a site for a outboard newbie??

Oh Ive already learned alot by reading these forum boards. But dont really see any of the questions I have that have already been posted. I d hate to flood the board with questions that most people would already know.

 

[JB]

Re: Anyone reccomend a site for a outboard newbie??

You might be surprised at how many people have the same basic questions and are waiting for YOU to ask them, TWS.<br /><br />Go ahead, flood the board with easy questions. A lot of newbie boaters will thank you for it.

 

[roscoe]

Re: Anyone reccomend a site for a outboard newbie??

Ask away.<br /><br />Don't know which manual you have ordered, but most have a section in the front that covers basic outboard mechanics. Like how a 2 stroke engine operates.<br /><br />Terms like trim, tilt, trigger, stator, cavitation plate, and many more, get thrown around here quite a bit. If you don't know what they are, just ask.

 

[rwcreigh1]

Re: Anyone reccomend a site for a outboard newbie??

roscoe is right.the front is loaded with good info.(well worth your money).

 

[seahorse5]

Re: Anyone reccomend a site for a outboard newbie??

Originally posted by The Wright Stuff: <br /><br />I was looking for a good site that has information for the beginners. Ive taken a boaters safety course and have driven boats before so I know about that aspect. Its just the engines operation Im a novice on. [/QB]

Here are a couple of books if you want to go indepth. One is a fairly expensive text book used in marine training schools but find a copy used or on Ebay to save a few bucks.<br /><br /> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/t...4/102-6399052-8396900?_encoding=UTF8&v=glance <br /><br /> http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0070578567/102-6399052-8396900?v=glance

 

[fireman57]

Re: Anyone reccomend a site for a outboard newbie??

TWS do you bring your own food to restaurants too? That is what this site does. Answers just about any and all questions.