Outboard Engine Choices
In today’s world, making choices on engines is an important powerboater decision. Outboard engines are produced by major manufacturers such Mercury, Yamaha, and Suzuki, and smaller ones such as Nissan and Tohatsu. The engines are almost all 4 strokes, ranging in size from 1 to 600 horsepower.
Briefly some sample questions and possible answers might look like this:
How much power do I need as boaters are using singles to quads to power increasingly larger craft at higher speeds? – suggestion stay mid-pack in the available configurations for resale
What manufacturer should I purchase from to get a good deal?
In terms of pricing, the major brands should be in the same ballpark, with Suzuki coming in slightly lower
How important is parts and service availability?
New England has a short boating season and it’s critical you can obtain parts and service quickly
That’s the tip on the iceberg. Maybe in the future we’ll dive deeper into the topic.
