Outboard Repair

Dead or Blown Powerhead — What to Do When It Happens

Dead or Blown Powerhead — What to Do When It Happens

💥 Dead or Blown Powerhead — It Happened Again

If you’ve owned a two-stroke outboard long enough, you’ve probably been there —
the dreaded blown powerhead moment. Maybe there’s a warning buzzer, maybe it’s just that gut-sinking feeling when the engine tone changes and your boat suddenly loses power.

Sadly, this time, my Mercury Optimax joined the club.