The make and model of the engine(s) you select to power your boat is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make in boat ownership. The reasons are simple, but oftentimes overlooked. One, major manufacturers of popular engines typically have solid dealer networks that can supply first-level technical support. Two, the manufacturers have decent second-level technical support departments to support the dealers. Three, most major manufacturers, and their dealers, have sufficient inventory of parts to support current, and to a certain extent vintage, models. Four, as a result of providing solid support for the engines, the current major brands [...]