Dockline Blog

Boating is not often thought of as a harsh environment, but it is one of the most demanding environments in which an engine can operate. Marine engines can and are often used for extended periods at wide-open throttle (up to 6400 ...

The propeller is a critical – yet often overlooked – part of virtually every boat you’ll ever encounter. After all, it’s the part of the propulsion system that turns the engine’s rotational motion into thrust, and it is the only ...

It’s time to head back to the dock. You drop the throttle, and your engine revs up like crazy, but your boat doesn’t move. Or maybe it moves very little, almost like there’s no propeller on the engine. You shut ...

Winterizing is Really Important Correctly preparing your outboard motor for the off-season will help insure that it’s ready to go next spring. In cold climates, freezing weather can cause costly damage to an engine that isn’t winterized properly. Even in ...

It goes way beyond just recreational use too, with implications that are perfect for environmental cleanup. Mercury Marine has joined to support the eco-mission to power this venture. What is Platypus Craft? The boat from Platypus Craft is unlike any ...

Mercury Marine has signed a partnership with Sailing Nomad Citizen, a Youtube channel that document the sailing adventures of Dani, Marvin and their two children, Tara and Soan. In two years, the Nomad Citizen videos have accumulated over 3 million ...

A few raindrops and a bit of chop on the water isn’t enough to deter an avid boater from heading out for a fishing tournament or crossing the bay to visit a friend’s at the cottage. Weather can turn on ...

You’d like nothing more is to fire up the engine and push the throttle wide open on a glassy lake. But unlike driving a car, it’s not as straightforward as staying in your lane. Before you get on the water, ...

No other marine engine manufacturer offers a broader selection of propulsion options than Mercury Marine®. Those options fit into three main categories – outboard, sterndrive and inboard. So what’s the difference, and why so many options? Let’s take a look ...