Engines

Is get-home power really necessary? Seldom-used get-home engines might not work when you need them most.

Outboards continue to grow in power, with some manufacturers now offering V-8 engines.

Volvo Penta’s DuoProp and Electronic Vessel Control system merges with Seven Marine’s powerful outboards

Legend has it that the outboard motor began with Evinrude, a manufacturer that continues to make waves today despite some very dark days a few decades ago.

Super clean and efficient, common-rail diesels look to shake things up in a demanding, white-hot outboard market.

Capt. Bill Pike reports from Sweden, where he uncovers Volvo Penta’s big plans to revolutionize boating, again.

Going back to school can pay off big time for your diesel engine.

Solar-powered yachts like the Silent 64 from Silent Yachts are finally having their time in the sun.

The demand for speed has been around since water’s been wet, but don’t forget that great performance is about more than sheer horsepower.

The best skippers are careful listeners and very in tune with the sounds produced by their engines.

Our expert walks you through ten easy, but important, tips that will help you keep your boat running smoothly.

In 2004, Mercury shuttered its top-secret test facility. The company recently reopened Lake X and offered a glimpse at how far outboard technology has come.

Could we be on the cusp of an electric propulsion revolution?

Editor-in-Chief Dan Harding and Executive Editor Capt. Bill Pike took the 80 hp Torqeedo outboard out for a spin in Miami. See what they thought here.

Engine overheating? There are some typical and not-so-typical culprits.

If your old outboards are sputtering, it may just be time to upgrade.

Pods are the ne plus ultra of propulsion, but it costs a little extra to keep them spinning. Are they worth it?

Yanmar re-enters the outboard fray with a potentially game changing DTorque diesel motor.

Evinrude’s new IDock joystick control makes dockside maneuvering more intuitive.

The 350 horsepower V6 4-stroke engine is Suzuki’s most powerful outboard to date.

Join Power & Motoryacht Editor, Dan Harding for a peek inside the engine room of the Alexander 120 at Yachts Miami Beach 2017.

Capt. Bill Pike delves into the technology that makes these new outboards so special. (Hint: You never have to change the oil ... ever!)

The Latest Addition to the Volvo Penta Diesel Lineup.

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