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, ...

This new outboard marries the high power-to-weight ratio of a traditional outboard while creating a wide-open aft deck that enhances access to water. Configured horizontally, instead of vertically, ...

While auto engines are getting smaller and more efficient, marine outboards are packing on the cylinders. A year after introducing the "world's first V12 outboard," Mercury Marine followed up with ...

Yamaha Motor has already pushed to the front of the pack in developing hydrogen engines for automobiles and off-highway off-roaders, and now it's looking to launch its hydrogen-combustion program into ...

KENNESAW, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha kicks off 2025 with new product offerings including an expansion of its HARMO line, available in single and twin configurations. Fully integrated with Helm ...

The new boat motor is reportedly still a prototype, but the design looks to be fairly refined at this point. The transom-mount electric outboard was shown off without specs, so we don’t know how much ...

Even just a handful of years ago, if you wanted a custom sport-fisher in the 35- to 55-foot range, the likely option was inboard power. But today’s new breed of high-horsepower outboard engines, with ...

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 ...

It’s no longer common for boatbuilders to offer a fast single-engine outboard sportboat, let alone one available as both a bowrider and a ­cuddy cabin. Kudos to Stingray and its 23 OSX/OSC models, ...