Marine Engines

Meet the World’s Most Powerful Electric Outboard. Vision Marine Technologies hopes to revolutionize recreational boating with the new E-Motion 180E.

Caterpillar announces its new C32B Triple Turbo, the most power available in a 12-cylinder package on the water today.

Merc’s new 600-hp V12 Verado isn’t just big, it operates like no other outboard has before.

Nothing fuels innov­ation like a race program. Time will tell what advancements will be born from Mercury’s 360 APX.

Volvo Penta to Shutter Seven Marine and Launch Electric IPS.

Futura, a 216-foot concept yacht, is designed to use an electricity-generating kite to produce power.

Raider Outboards are built to survive a jump out of an airplane and a swim in salt water.

Diesel outboards continue to improve as do electrical engines. How long before they give traditional gas-powered motors a run for their money?

VIDEO: Take an exclusive ride with Yamaha and see how the new Helm Master EX joystick controls a single-outboard boat.

The new Helm Master EX incorporates autopilot, digital steering and joystick control for smaller boats with single engines. But can it move the boat sideways?

Lead-acid batteries are so 20th century; lithium’s the future. Making the switch is costly, but there are major benefits.

What does a hard stop in new outboard production mean for Evinrude owners?

A look inside Yamaha’s propeller facility, where a drop of sweat can cause an explosion.

You wouldn’t drink dirty water, so don’t feed your engine dirty fuel.

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe and a promising green energy source.

When it comes to your boat’s engines don’t believe everything you hear. In the interest of keeping our readers informed, we debunk the five particularly egregious engine misconceptions making their way through the boating community.

Dometic Marine’s all-electric actuator removes the need for hydraulics in a simple, clean and feature-rich outboard steering system.

Critters abound in salt water, just waiting to wreak havoc on sea water-cooled systems. Here's how to keep 'em at bay.

Major Boat Manufacturers Attempt to Comply with 2021 Marine Diesel Emissions Rules

A modern outboard will last a long, long time with only basic care and maintenance.

Capt. Bill Pike puts Cox's CXO300 diesel outboards through the ringer to see how they stack up compared to gas outboards. The results surprised even him.

Volvo Penta’s new D4 and D6 engines are only the beginning of what the manufacturer has in store.

Alternate fuel sources for smaller outboards are a hot topic today, which is why we're testing a Tohatsu propane outboard out on the vineyard.

Torqeedo's "Electric Days" celebration features a veritable fleet of electric boats. Here's what the future looks like.