Sturtevant, Wis., May 9, 2012 – Bombadier Recreational Products (BRP) began a program in May to test butanol-extended biofuel in a variety of recreational marine engines for Argonne National Laboratory, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office. Butanol-extended fuel will be tested as an alternative to gasoline containing 15 percent ethanol (E15)….
In this How to Buy an Outboard Motor series of articles we have looked at current offerings in the four-stroke and two-stroke outboard motor market from many major manufacturers. We have explained how they work and what the truths, myths and misconceptions are when choosing an appropriate engine for your application. In the spirit of…
Review the attributes of modern four-stroke outboard motor and see how far they have come in just, dispelling some of their own myths.
The outboard died, refused to restart and the strong ebb of Maine’s York River was carrying us out to sea. I hailed a couple on a motorboat and they quickly had us in tow to safety. The woman wanted to know how much of Maine we had seen apart from the coast and before I…
Examining Today’s Two Stroke Engines In last month’s article we discussed the basic differences in how two and four stroke outboards operate and some of the common perceptions of each of these motors. This month we will attempt to dispel some of the misconceptions of two stroke engines and explain the technology behind these modern…
Deciding between a two stroke or four stroke outboard engine is tough. All manufacturers claim they are superior with unique technology
The 275-HP Verado Four Stroke Outboard engines mounted to the transom of the 32-foot inflatable parked in the yard at St. Thomas’ Independent Boat Yard were impressive. “They’re monsters, the largest four stroke outboard in the world, and almost scary in terms of the depth of their advanced technology,” says Sue Madsen, purchasing director for Island Marine Outfitters. Madsen…
