The Benefits of Owning an Outboard Motor

To provide your boat with convenient and affordable power, you need an outboard motor. Outboards are easy to install and they make your boating trips more enjoyable by allowing you to reach higher speeds. Here are just a few of the many benefits that owning an outboard motor can offer you.

More Space in Your Boat

Sterndrive and inboard motors can take up a lot of valuable deck space on your boat. If you have an outboard engine, which hangs off the stern, then you can reclaim all of the space you would have otherwise lost to the motor. This makes your boat feel roomier and it’s also safer to walk around in it.

Easier to Draft

If you want to take your boat on plane, it’s much easier to do with an outboard motor, since you can easily lift it up a little to clear shallow areas. This means you can explore coastlines and shallower waterways.

Lower Maintenance Needs

Compared to other types of motors, an outboard is surprisingly low-maintenance. You won’t have to spend a lot of time tinkering with your motor; just take care of the regular tasks of oil and filter changes and you should be good. It’s also easier to access the outboard when you do need to make repairs to it.

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