The first outboard was actually electric (left). The 12-cylinder block for Mercury’s 600-hp Verado shows how far outboard technology has come. World History Archive/Alamy stock photo Once upon a time, ...

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 ...

Shopping for an outboard sounds simple until you realize how many bad purchases start with a good intention. A buyer picks a motor that looks right on paper, installs it, and then wonders why the boat ...

Last month, Honda expanded the outboard family built around the first-ever production V8 in its storied history of engine building. Now, the company is sliding some of the shinier new technology from ...

An outboard motor is a critical component that makes your boat go, so you might be wondering how long one will last. Here's what you need to know.