FORT LAUDERDALE, United States —Routine maintenance on a Suzuki outboard often fails not because of poor workmanship, but because of incomplete preparation. Owners replace one component, overlook ...

An outboard engine's water pump is driven by the driveshaft. Here the author is shown sliding the water-pump housing into place. John Tiger Salt, sand, and debris take their toll on your outboard's ...

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 ...

The stalwart Japanese brand Yamaha has been operating for over 100 years now, with a solid rep across several industries. You may already be familiar with the company's musical instruments and audio ...

When maintaining a Yamaha engine, one of the first decisions owners face is whether to buy OEM or aftermarket components. If you are browsing Yamaha outboard parts online, you have ...

Once upon a time, a 200 hp outboard was huge. Today, there are boats with a half-dozen 600 hp V-12s strapped onto the transom. But how did we even get here? And where are we going? Ever since Gustave ...

A hopeful entrant in the emerging market of electric watercraft is out of action and being sold for parts. The company offered an electric outboard and battery combo that could be mounted on a boat ...

Years ago, the choice was clear: When it came to 2 stroke vs 4 stroke outboard motors, 2 stroke won every time. Two stroke motors offered a better power-to-weight ratio, were cheaper to manufacture, ...