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What is the easiest boat motor to work on? ›

Two-Stroke Outboard Motors:

Since two-stroke engines do not include valves, their construction is simpler and many mechanics argue that they are easier to work on. Additionally, two-stroke engines offer double the power for their size due to the fact that there are twice as many strokes for each revolution.

New outboard motors can range from under $100 to almost $100,000, depending on factors like power, make, and model.

The company was first acquired by Outboard Marine Corporation (OMC) in 1935. In 1936, a fire destroyed part of the Peterborough plant. OMC filed for bankruptcy on 22 December 2000. It has been owned since 2001 by the Canadian firm Bombardier Recreational Products.

For smaller boats such as kayaks or small fishing boats, an electric or small gas-powered outboard motor may be sufficient. For larger boats, inboard, stern drive, or jet drive motors may be necessary to provide enough power for cruising, water sports, or offshore boating.

With a variety of different options, Mercury Outboard Motors are the best choice for any type of boating experience, offering high-performance engines and innovative designs to make your next journey a memorable one.

Traditionally, because of the simplicity and lightweight, 2-stroke outboards have dominated the outboard market. It is widely understood that modern 4-stroke outboards are quieter, produce less vibration, and create significantly less pollution.

A generally accepted lifetime rule of thumb is that an outboard motor can last about 1500 hours to over 4000 hours (if used and serviced regularly).

Replacing your old engine with a new one is a phenomenal way to maximize your boat's overall performance. Generally, repowering a boat improves the power-to-weight ratio (making your boat easier to handle), maximizes speed and power, and offers a more enjoyable boating experience overall.

In 1936 the Evinrude company merged with the Johnson Motor Company to form the Outboard Marine Corporation.

Can you still buy new Evinrude outboards? ›

We are proud to have supplied you with outboard engines over the past 110 years. For business reasons, we have made the difficult and thoughtful decision to discontinue manufacturing of our outboard engines to focus on the next generation of propulsion.

There are several marine engine and propulsion systems out there, but the four main types are: outboard, inboard, sterndrive and jet drive.

When an outboard is damaged or simply worn out, it is relatively easy to re-power the boat with a new outboard. Repowering an inboard boat is also an option, but a more-challenging project.

Whether you're running new or used boat motors, the outboard is often preferred in the maintenance department. Their housing protects the motor's components from the environment, while their easily removable nature means you can take them right out and work on them regardless of where you are.

Pontoon boats have a few key characteristics that make them inherently lower maintenance than other boats on the market. They are a lot less delicate, and they are not going to rust as easily. Most pontoon boats come with an aluminum hull which is non-corrosive and not susceptible to rusting.

Not only electric, silent, and durable: Candela C-POD is also the most efficient boat motor ever built.