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Boat engine peripherals: buying guides, tips and tutorials
Welcome to our boat engine peripherals resource hub. Browse buying guides, tips and tutorials on hoses, fuel gauges, control boxes, dashboards and controls, marine electricity, steering, engine bay equipment, decals, workshop equipment and various mechanical parts for marine engines. Each how-to explains the topic step by step with DAM Marine spare-part references.
Our boat engine peripheral guides
How do you maintain your boat battery?
Learn how to carry out boat battery maintenance: checking the charge, cleaning the terminals, winter storage, recharging, and tips to extend the lifespan of your marine battery.
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Choosing your boat bilge pump
Looking for the right bilge pump for your boat? Discover the different types of pumps, the flow rate to plan for according to boat size, the mistakes to avoid, and a comparison of DAM Marine models with prices and specifications.
Read the articleBoat parts: understanding the anatomy of a boat
Discover the different parts of a boat, from stern to bow, including the hull and base.
Read the articleHow does a boat’s propulsion system work? Complete guide
Find out how a boat’s propulsion system works: engine, transmission, propeller, sterndrive, propeller shaft, trim and the main propulsion systems.
Read the articleBoat battery booster: operation, connection and selection
Find out how a boat battery booster works, how to connect it safely, and which model to choose to restart your engine safely.
Read the articleHow to connect to the Internet on a boat? (marina, coastal, open sea)
At the dock, along the coast or on the open sea: learn how to get online on a boat (4G/5G, Wi-Fi, satellite), what equipment to choose, real-world range, costs, and the pitfalls to avoid.
Read the articleI can’t find a solution to my problem
No answer about your boat engine peripherals? Email us at contact@dam-marine.com or call us at +33 4.94.27.63.62. Describe your situation: boat or engine type, symptoms and part references. We will look for the best solution with you.












