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Buying guides, tips & nautical tutorials for your boat
Welcome to our nautical resource center. Here you’ll find our buying guides, tips and tutorials to maintain and equip your boat—from outboard engines to deck hardware and the on-board electrical system. Choosing a propeller, replacing an impeller, sizing a bilge pump, understanding anodes, wiring a battery, preparing for winter lay-up... Each practical article walks you step by step through technical topics and includes references to boat spare parts available from DAM Marine.
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Complete guide to choosing a boat engine: outboard or inboard, power by boat size, technical criteria, new/used/remanufactured options, and a checklist.
An outboard engine is valued for its simplicity, while an inboard is appreciated for its performance. Discover the differences in this article.
Boat engine won’t start, stalls or overheats? Follow our diagnosis, estimate the budget and decide: repair, rebuild or replacement.
Our top guides
Boat engine smoke ? Learn to identify white, black or blue smoke, diagnose the cause, and know when to consult a workshop.
Boat engine vibrating ? Causes, simple diagnosis and solutions to reduce vibrations and cruise safely.
Boat engine losing power ? Learn the most common causes, quick checks, and practical fixes, with a focus on outboard and inboard setups.
I can’t find a solution to my problem
Can’t find an answer? Email us at contact@dam-marine.com or call 04.94.27.63.62. Tell us about your situation (boat/engine type, symptoms, part numbers) and we’ll work with you to find the best solution. And if your question could help other boating enthusiasts, it might even become the topic of a future blog post!