How to winterize an outboard motor
Winterizing prevents freeze damage.
6 steps →How-to guides
Marine Mechanic How-To Guides
Step-by-step guides to common marine mechanic tasks: the practical side of the job.
Common marine mechanic tasks
Step-by-step overviews of tasks marine mechanics perform regularly. Use them to understand the job, prepare for training or refresh your memory.
How to replace an outboard water pump impeller
Impellers fail and overheat engines.
6 steps →How to sea trial a repaired boat
Water tests confirm repairs.
6 steps →Before you practice
Learn every core task
Our Marine Mechanic training walks through these procedures and more, alongside vocabulary, safety and career-launch lessons.