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What’s the Q Crew?
The Quicksilver Q Crew. For those with a passion involving an internal combustion engine. The Q Crew is you...
Apr
06
2021
Preseason Outboard Prep
A few simple maintenance steps can help ensure a great boating season. Spring has arrived and we’re all eager to get on the water, but before you splash your boat, it’s smart to take some time to tend to a short preseason outboard engine maintenance checklist. By...
Mar
11
2021
How to Replace Sacrificial Anodes on an Outboard Motor
Don’t overlook this easy but essential task, especially if you boat in salt water. Inspecting and replacing the sacrificial anodes on an outboard or sterndrive is an important maintenance task that is often overlooked by boat owners. In this video, Quicksilver® professional angler Bailey Boutries demonstrates...
Feb
24
2021
How To Change Mercury 150 FourStroke Oil and Filter
An engine oil-and-filter service is a straightforward, do-it-yourself project for the owner of a Mercury 150 FourStroke outboard. Mercury engineers designed this versatile motor to be easy for the owner to maintain, and in this video Scott Glorvigen of Wired2Fish and the Lund Boats Pro...
Feb
17
2021
How to Grease a Prop Shaft and Other Marine Engine Components
Sometimes the simplest maintenance procedures are the easiest to overlook. For some boaters, that’s the case with greasing the prop shaft and applying grease to engine fittings that require it. To make those jobs even simpler, Quicksilver offers two helpful tools. The first is premium Quicksilver...
Feb
09
2021
Ride with Quicksilver Full Synthetic Snowmobile Oil
High-performance two-stroke snowmobile engines lead demanding lives. These potent powerplants are expected to start in sub-zero cold, lug through wet spring snow and endure a 10-mile wide-open blast across a frozen lake, all while delivering reliable performance through radical changes in elevation and temperature. Using...
Feb
02
2021
How to Change Lower Unit Gear Lube
The lower unit gear lubricant in most outboard motors and sterndrives should be changed annually, or every 100 hours. For many boat owners changing the gear lube is part of an annual service performed before winter or off-season lay-up, along with an engine oil-and-filter change for four-stroke outboards and sterndrives. Changing the lubricant is a pretty easy task for the do-it-yourself boat owner.
In this how-to video, Scott Glorvigen of Wired2Fish and the Lund Boats Pro Staff demonstrates how to change the gearcase lube in a Mercury Pro Kicker outboard, and the procedure is the same for most outboards and sterndrives. Check your owner’s manual for instructions specific to your motor or drive.
Jan
25
2021
Snowmobile Safety: Safe Riders Keep It Fun
Caution, courtesy and common sense help keep public trails open and sledders safe. Snowmobiling can be an exhilarating activity. Exploring the expansive woods of New England, the winding trails of the Midwest or the deep powder of the wild Rocky Mountains is a fun pastime enjoyed...
Jan
19
2021
How to Inspect and Replace a Mercury Verado Thermostat
The thermostat on most Mercury outboards should be inspected annually or every 100 hours. It’s a task that usually can be done along with the 100-hour oil-and-filter and gearcase lube change, or when offseason layup is performed. Most do-it-yourself owners understand the importance of the oil...
Jan
12
2021
Redline vs. Bottom Line, Racers Balance Competition and Cash
Floyd Clinard and Tony Cruse are the real deal. Day jobs for the first nine or 10 hours of the day, then in the shop until the late hours of the night. Cold fried chicken gnawed on with greasy hands. The distinct scent of gear...
Jan
06
2021
How to Change Mercury ProKicker Outboard Oil and Oil Filter
When it’s time for off-season storage, don’t forget to give your kicker outboard a little love, in the form of an oil and filter change. Because auxiliary outboards spend most of their life at idle or very low rpm, it is common for condensation to...
Dec
22
2020
How To Change the Gear Lube in a 75hp and Higher Mercury FourStroke Outboard
Changing the gearcase lubricant in your 75hp and higher Mercury® FourStroke outboard* is routine preventive maintenance that will help keep your engine performing at its peak. Gear lube protects vital components within the gearcase, or lower unit, from corrosion and wear. It should be changed...
Dec
09
2020
How To Change the Engine Oil and Oil Filter in a Mercury L6 Verado Outboard
Changing the engine oil and oil filter in your Mercury® L6 200-400hp Verado® outboard* is a simple maintenance procedure that should be performed after every 100 hours of engine operation and at least once a year. Many boaters prefer to include the job in their...
Nov
24
2020
How To Change Four-Stroke Outboard Oil and Oil Filter
Quality oil is the life blood of any engine, including four-stroke outboard motors. Checking the oil level regularly, and keeping up with the oil-change schedule, will help ensure long, reliable service from your outboard. Changing the oil is a pretty easy DIY task. The maintenance schedule...
Nov
16
2020
Quicksilver Pro Jacob Powroznik Wins Sudden Death Round at General Tire World Championship
In winning the Sudden Death Round of the Major League Fishing General Tire World Championship presented by Bass Pro Shops on Turtle Lake in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, Quicksilver pro Jacob Powroznik, of Prince George, Virginia, proved once again that he can find and catch quality...
Nov
11
2020
How To Change a Mercury Outboard Fuel Filter
Replacing the Quicksilver fuel filter on many Mercury outboard motors is an easy job thanks to the quick-disconnect fittings. No tools are required to change this filter, which is featured on late-model four-stroke Mercury outboards from 75 horsepower through Verado models. The Mercury maintenance schedule calls...
Oct
16
2020
Quicksilver Propellers: Don’t Settle for Less Performance
A propeller provides a direct connection between a boat and the water, transforming horsepower into thrust, lift and steering control. That’s why having the right propeller on any boat is critical to all-around performance. Quicksilver® utilizes superior engineering, manufacturing technology and materials to produce a broad...
Oct
05
2020
Know the Difference Between DOT3, DOT4 and DOT5 Brake Fluid
You rely on a good braking system to safely operate almost any powersports vehicle, and for that braking system to function properly it needs to be maintained with the correct type of brake fluid. Failure to maintain the braking system or using the wrong type...
Sep
23
2020
Winterize Your Outboard with Quicksilver Products
Winter brings the end of the season for many owners of outboard-powered boats. When you lay up your boat, correctly preparing your outboard motor for months of storage with premium Quicksilver® products will help assure that it’s ready to go next spring. In cold climates,...
Sep
02
2020
1st Mate Delivers Ultimate Boating Confidence and Safety
Chances are your favorite hours are spent on the water. If you're like many boaters today, you can’t wait to step from shore onto your boat and leave everything behind. Now you can take that step with greater confidence with the 1st Mate Marine Safety &...
Aug
14
2020
New Quicksilver Oil Change Kits for Yamaha Outboards Include All the Essential Components in One Convenient Package
Changing the oil in your Yamaha four-stroke outboard is a simple DIY project that can save you money and an unnecessary trip to the dealership. The first step is to stock up on the proper amount of oil and the appropriate oil filter and drain-plug...
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