Boating and fishing are popular activities for people across the nation, with the 2013 Special Report on Fishing and Boating indicating that 47 million Americans went fishing in 2012, 46.8 million participated in a boating activity and 21.2 million owned a boat.
Boat Engine Options
Boat applications can be broken down into four primary methods of propulsion. Available in both two- and four-stroke designs, outboard motors are self-contained units (engine, gearbox and propeller/jet drive) that mount outside the hull of the boat; inboard motors are enclosed within the hull; sterndrive (inboard/outboard) designs situate the engine forward of the transom, with the drive unit outside the hull; and jet motors propel the boat by drawing water into a pump and ejecting it out the stern. According to the 2013 Special Report on Fishing and Boating, 53.1 percent of boats are powered by outboard motors, while 16 percent feature inboard motors, 15 percent have sterndrive motors, 3.3 percent have jet motors and 12.7 percent are not motorized.
AMSOIL Products for Marine Applications
A successful day fishing or boating hinges on the reliability of marine engines. Deposits and wear from high-rpm operation and all-day trolling can limit performance and even shorten engine life, especially in newer engines that run hotter and produce more power. AMSOIL synthetic marine lubricants, including Formula 4-Stroke® Marine Synthetic Motor Oil (
WCT, WCF) and
HP Marine™ Synthetic 2-Stroke Oil (HPM), are formulated to control harmful deposits and wear in outboard, inboard and sterndrive motors.AMSOIL products are ideal for boaters because they effectively reduce time and money spent on maintenance and increase fuel economy. In fact, research reveals maintenance and fuel costs are foremost on the minds of boaters. The top three reasons ex-boaters cited for giving up their boats are cost of maintenance/ storage (41.1%), cost of fuel (21.5%) and time constraints (20.6%).
AMSOIL Products for Tow Vehicles and Trailers
AMSOIL Products for Tow Vehicles and Trailers
To prepare your boat’s motor to hit the water, make sure you have
AMSOIL Synthetic Marine Gear Lube to protect against shock-loading and water contamination. AMSOIL Synthetic Marine Gear Lube is formulated to address the specific concerns of marine applications. Fortified with extreme pressure (EP) additives, it provides superior protection for fast-accelerating, high-torque/horsepower engines. It is water resistant and promotes long seal life to help prevent water contamination.
Pete Mania from The Next Bite explains the importance of protecting your engine’s lower unit gear case and how AMSOIL Synthetic Marine Gear Lube can keep you out on the water all season. AMSOIL Synthetic Marine Gear Lube is recommended for fresh and salt water applications requiring either 75W-90 or 80W-90 viscosity grade and meeting either API GL-4 or GL-5 performance standards.
For all AMSOIL products for your outboard, consult the AMSOIL Marine Outboard Product Guide.