Like Earth, Mercury has a magnetic field, albeit 100 times weaker at the surface of the planet. Nonetheless, this magnetic field carves out a bubble in space, called a magnetosphere, which acts as ...
Why? Rain water can enter the exhaust hub, freeze, expand and crack the housing. Older inboards and sterndrives are particularly susceptible to freeze damage because the engine block drains can be ...
As stated, keeping the bow down keeps the stern up. In this situation, we see many boaters with outboards and sterndrives who, properly, trim the drive up to reduce draft. However, just as many times ...