SlashGear has traditionally focused on advancements in terrestrial transportation like cars and motorcycles, but we've devoted plenty of space to discussion of marine engines as well. We've presented ...

A hopeful entrant in the emerging market of electric watercraft is out of action and being sold for parts. The company offered an electric outboard and battery combo that could be mounted on a boat ...

Years ago, the choice was clear: When it came to 2 stroke vs 4 stroke outboard motors, 2 stroke won every time. Two stroke motors offered a better power-to-weight ratio, were cheaper to manufacture, ...

If you're looking for a new boat engine, picking up a Yamaha motor isn't a bad choice. If you buy directly from the company, you have quite a few choices to pick through, so you'll need to know ...

An outboard engine's water pump is driven by the driveshaft. Here the author is shown sliding the water-pump housing into place. John Tiger Salt, sand, and debris take their toll on your outboard's ...

The stalwart Japanese brand Yamaha has been operating for over 100 years now, with a solid rep across several industries. You may already be familiar with the company's musical instruments and audio ...

Few things are more frustrating than gathering the kids in your boat and heading to the lake--only to find that your boat will not start. Outboard motors, while often dependable given relative ...

Mercury took to the CES 2023 show to unveil its latest electric outboard motor for small boats. Meet the Mercury Avator 7.5e. The unit is an all-in-one propulsion package that includes the motor, ...

Not everyone own boats. While it might start that way, the passion consumes everyone until they understand the ins and outs of their personal watercraft like the back of their hands. Eventually, most ...

Clamped or bolted to the stern of the boat, outboard motors offer a very easy and (relatively) economical way of powering small craft. The vast majority of these outboards are gasoline powered, with ...