Learn about the newest and time-tested boat engines.
Nothing fuels innovation like a race program. Time will tell what advancements will be born from Mercury’s 360 APX.
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.
Yamaha’s most powerful offering debuts a number of new features and some industry firsts.
Supercharged 4.6-Liter V8 has best power-to-weight ratio in industry. We tested Mercury's new 450-hp 450R outboards on 10 boats including the Cigarette Tirranna, Midnight Express 43 Open, Sea Ray SLX-R 350, and Formula 430 SSC. Read our full review here.
A collection of vintage outboards and the group of men who breathe life into the past.