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What’s the Q Crew?
The Quicksilver Q Crew. For those with a passion involving an internal combustion engine. The Q Crew is you...
Jan
21
2022
10 Items You Should Carry in Your Snowmobile Storage Bag
The contents of a snowmobiler’s storage bag can vary greatly depending on their region of the snowbelt. The suggested items below are some to consider carrying no matter where you ride. Multi-tool – This compact problem-solver takes up minimal space in your pack and...
Jan
06
2022
Quicksilver Oils and Filters: A Winning Combination for Circle Track Racecars
High horsepower, big torque and thousands of rpm. Your race engine works far harder than any street engine. To keep it all together, you need to take care of it. Regular maintenance can help prolong the life of the engine, so it can consistently deliver...
Dec
21
2021
How To Deep-Clean Your Snowmobile
When cold weather moves in across the snowbelt and flakes start to fly, winter-loving snowmobile enthusiasts focus full attention on hitting the trails. The excitement of riding can cause some riders to overlook basic steps in snowmobile maintenance and care, like deep-cleaning your machine. The varying...
Dec
14
2021
How to Change Your Gearcase Lube
Your lower unit gear lube is often the victim of out-of-sight-out-of-mind disregard. It’s under the water whenever you’re using your boat, of course, and even when the boat is on the trailer it’s easy to walk right past it without a second thought. It’s sealed up,...
Dec
07
2021
A Practical Guide to Snowmobiling Safely and Responsibily
According to the American Council of Snowmobile Associations (ACSA), there is an estimated 230,000 miles of signed and maintained snowmobile trails in North America, winding their way through rolling hills, deep wooded forests and majestic mountainsides. Snowmobiling continues to be one of the most exhilarating...
Nov
23
2021
5 Things to Consider Before Buying a Snowmobile
If you’re thinking about a new snowmobile for some winter excitement this season, you’re not alone. According to the International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA), there were nearly 110,000 model year 2021 snowmobiles sold in North America, and many more are expected to be sold this...
Nov
10
2021
Ride Destinations: Off-Roading in Moab, Utah
The red rock beauty surrounding Moab, Utah is truly breathtaking, and a must-see via the seat of your off-road vehicle. UTVs have revolutionized off-road travel with their agility, comfort and capability, and Moab is a trail haven dedicated to them. With numerous trails to suit...
Oct
20
2021
Cooper Gallant’s Passion is Fueling the Epic Fishing Road Trip that is His Life
Cooper Gallant’s life is like the ultimate fishing road trip. At some point each spring, he’ll depart his hometown of Bowmanville, Ontario, and spend just about every week through fall traveling throughout Canada and the United States, fishing and documenting his adventures in video. Gallant competes...
Oct
05
2021
4 Tips for Prepping Your ATV for Hunting Season
For many, the fall hunting itch starts immediately after seeing the first flock of geese head south, witnessing the first leaves changing colors or experiencing the first glint of cooler nights. Thoughts turn from summertime fun to organizing hunting gear in preparation for long days...
Sep
22
2021
Quicksilver Guide to Marine Lubricants
The engine is probably the most valuable component of your boat. The best way to protect that investment is with quality marine lubricants. With more than 70 years of experience engineering premium marine lubricants, Quicksilver® understands what it takes to deliver the level of performance,...
Sep
10
2021
Simple Preventive Maintenance Helps Keep Your Engine Running Smooth for the Long Haul
No matter the brand you own, Quicksilver® products are perfect for maximizing the life and performance of your marine engine. Quicksilver parts, lubricants and accessories are designed to meet the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) specifications and vital preventive maintenance needs of all leading marine engine brands....
Aug
27
2021
10 Basics of Trail Riding Etiquette
One of the best aspects of trail riding, whether on a snowmobile, ATV/UTV or motorcycle, is the endless possibility of places to explore. Whether you’re new to trail riding or an experienced explorer, it’s important to know and respect a few established and unwritten rules...
Aug
12
2021
For Maximum Performance and Protection, Consider Full-Synthetic Oil for Your Four-Stroke Engine
Thanks to the evolution of four-stroke engine technology within the marine space, maintaining many of today’s most popular outboard, sterndrive and inboard engines is easier than ever. For many four-stroke engine owners, the most critical maintenance task is to change the engine oil and filter...
Jul
29
2021
How To Avoid Fuel-Related Problems in Marine Engines
Marine engine technicians report that untreated fuel is the most common cause of hard-starting and other engine performance issues in today’s boats. Modern gasoline is refined to promote low emissions in automobiles, and is often mixed with ethanol. This combination can cause gasoline to begin...
Jul
14
2021
Race More for Less: Tips from the Experts to Help You Save Money in Racing
Recently, a TV station in Birmingham, Alabama, did a story on Red Farmer, the NASCAR® legend and member of the National Dirt Late Model Hall of Fame®. In the video, he’s shaving tires, and it would be easy to think, “Red Farmer can pay someone...
Jun
30
2021
Bailey Boutries’ Must-Have Tools for a Fishing Road Trip
If you spend enough time on the road towing a boat and trailer, you’re inevitably going to have a flat tire or some other misadventure. It’s simply going to happen at some point. But if you’re prepared and equipped, such a happening can be a...
Quicksilver CT engine is back in action
Plus, there’s more Quicksilver news in an active 2021 racing season FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: David Maus-Berkley, communications manager 920-924-1221 | dmb@mercmarine.com FOND DU LAC, Wis. (June 29, 2021) — After a reduced race schedule in 2020, this year Quicksilver CT engines are once again on circle tracks across the country. More tracks,...
Jun
17
2021
Innovative Flo-Torq SSR Hub Kit Quiets Shift Clunk and Protects the Outboard Drivetrain
You won’t find the term “shift clunk” in any outboard technical manual, but most boaters are familiar with the annoying bang sound that an outboard might make when shifted from neutral to forward or reverse gear. It’s the noise created when freeplay in the drivetrain...
Jun
03
2021
Michigan’s Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Offers Off-Roading and Boating Adventures
If your family is the type that enjoys a variety of summer powersports, you can understand the challenges of planning a vacation focused around multiple full-throttle activities. It’s difficult to plan a trip that includes all the options: personal watercraft (PWC), boat, off-road vehicles (ORV)...
May
20
2021
Is it OK to Use Automotive Engine Oil in a Marine Engine?
Automotive oil definitely does not belong in the sump of your marine engine – outboard, sterndrive or inboard. Here’s why. The inner workings of your boat engine might look like those of an automotive engine, but your boat engine operates in a much different environment. In...
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