The first outboard was actually electric (left). The 12-cylinder block for Mercury’s 600-hp Verado shows how far outboard technology has come. World History Archive/Alamy stock photo Once upon a time, ...

Yamaha’s new V8 XTO Offshore outboard engine is designed for extreme power and thrust, specifically aimed at today’s larger, heavier offshore boats. By applying new technology and rethinking the ...

Suzuki Marine has debuted its latest model: the DF350A. At 350 hp, the V6 4-stroke is the largest and most powerful outboard Suzuki has built to date, representing a significant milestone in design ...

Now more than ever, professional operators are opting to run outboard engines on a various small military craft, patrol boats, multi-mission workboats and other vessels that have traditionally been ...

Unlike most vehicles, commercial boats can be considered a "power source sold separately" mode of transportation. Smaller boats such as canoes mostly use paddles, but anything larger requires an ...