How to Buy an Outboard Motor – Yamaha 300 HP Outboard Engines Under Joystick Control – Photo by ALL AT SEA[/caption]
How to Buy and Outboard Motor – Outboard engines have been around since 1896 and have done a good job of getting smaller craft from point A to point B with simple efficiency. As time has gone by the simplicity of these motors has diminished as the technology advanced. Along with greater power, speed and efficiency came more sophisticated motors with more complex components and systems. Today’s outboard motor is a high tech, computer-driven powerhouse with vastly improved fuel efficiency, faster speeds, better response, more power, improved reliability and is better for the environment.
Our technical writer, Glenn Hayes, has been working with Mercury Marine, Evinrude, Yamaha, Honda Marine, Suzuki Marine and Tohatsu Outboards to give you a “How to Buy an Outboard Motor” step by step guide. This is real data using the industry leading research…
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Leading the industry with award winning technology and innovation, Suzuki Marine is setting the standards as the most reliable outboard motor in the Caribbean. The company manufactures outboard engines with features and benefits that makes boating more reliable and enjoyable …
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The Miami International Boat Show was a bustle of activity with its halls and marinas filled with the latest and greatest boating has to offer. There was not only a large assortment of boat debuts at the show but also …
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Evinrude, owned by Canada-based BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products) since 2001, introduced the E-TEC G2 outboard motor in Milwaukee at its Global Reveal in June. The sleek, customizable and completely redesigned cowl comes with a choice of five side and top …
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SUZUKI MOVES FORWARD Suzuki Marine, the undisputed 4-stroke outboard brand on the world stage, is focused on gaining market share in North America where it is playing catch-up. Known for technical innovation, Suzuki has plenty of National Marine Manufacturers Association …
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In the third part of our series on what to look for in a center console boat, we talked with our panel of experts about… Selecting the right Outboard Motor Package for your Center Console Boat Here are their recommendations… …
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Evinrude has a new way to control its larger twin, triple and quad outboard motors that will give you the confidence to dock your boat in places once thought impossible. The ease of operating the new Optimus 360 Joystick Control …
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This summer BRP announced four new outboard motors in its Evinrude E-Tec line-up and will start delivery on them in the fall. Three of the new models are specifically designed for pontoon boats, catering to one of the fastest growing …
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Mercury Marine introduces Enertia ECO fuel-saving propeller Addressing the related topics of increasing fuel costs and environmental stewardship, Mercury Marine is pleased to introduce the new Enertia ECO propeller today at IBEX in Louisville, Ky. The Mercury Enertia ECO was …
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The quest for greater speed and more power is on the minds of many boaters these days but it is important to remember that there are potential issues that could result from greater power. Bigger doesn’t always mean better. Many …
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When purchasing an outboard motor there are many decisions to be made and choices to select from to ensure you are getting the perfect motor for your needs. There are obvious factors to consider, such as the right horsepower, two …
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E15 has been in the news lately but it is in boaters’ best interest to know what it is and how it can affect their time out on the water. Simply put, E15 is gasoline that contains 15% ethanol, and …
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Until recently on larger outboard performance boats if you wanted high horsepower output you would have to go with double, triple or quad outboards to get the desired power and speed. Adding engines added weight, drag, reduced fuel efficiency and …
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There is a lot of talk these days about alternative power and the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. Manufacturers are hard at work looking for viable options that can perform as well as or better than existing combustion …
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Other than the required oil and lower unit fluid changes and other periodical maintenance steps outlined in your new four-stroke outboard owners manual, there are a few simple maintenance tips that can be done before and after each trip to …
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So you just spent a small fortune on a brand new outboard motor and there she sits on the transom of your boat, but for how long? Outboard thefts are at an all-time high, as is the cost of the …
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So after searching and researching you figured out which outboard is best for you and there she sits on the transom of your boat gleaming in the sunlight. She has been quite an investment and she will serve you well, …
Read More »There is something in your fuel that can cause a great deal of harm and trouble to your outboard motor. Ethanol fuel has the capability of damaging your boat’s motor and fuel system, but by understanding what it is and …
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Selecting a new outboard motor can be a difficult task. This is especially true with all the options one has today. Outboard Motors have become more efficient and environmentally friendly and manufacturers are offering motors that are more reliable and …
Read More »Technology is moving forward at blistering speeds and today’s modern outboard boat motor is utilizing this technology to become faster, lighter, greener and more efficient than anything that has been produced in the past. In order to meet stricter emissions …
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Outboard motors have seen a lot of changes in just a few short years and the means to control them has also undergone dramatic changes. Mechanical throttle and gear controls are being replaced with reliable and trouble-free electronic controls, but …
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