Boat Engine Drive & Serpentine Belts

Like their automotive counterparts, boat motors rely on drive belts to run various auxiliary systems. In a boat, such systems normally include an alternator, raw water and circulation pumps, and even a hydraulic pump in some models. There can be one serpentine or several V-belts for each accessory, and it's quite obvious that belt failure means the corresponding mechanism stops operating. To avoid possible troubles on the water, it's recommended to inspect engines drive belts for signs of wear, slipping, cracking, or burning and replace worn-out belts before they fail completely.

Fortunately, the market offers a large assortment of drive & serpentine belts that meet the highest standards and come from reputable brands – Sierra, Quicksilver, and others. Featuring advanced, durable compounds, all of them are reinforced with strong synthetic cords that allow for minimizing stretching and make the belts resistant to shock loads. Meanwhile, belts should not only be properly selected but also tensioned in the right way, so that the belt would neither slip and overheat nor create excessive strain on its own structure and the bearings of driven parts.