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How are boats powered?
Either sails or with motors, either inboard or outboard. Inboard has basically a car motor connected to the propeller, outboard, the motor hangs on the back of the boat.
How do I compare the horsepower ratings of inboard vs. outboard motors - is one kind more powerful?
Inboard engines are quieter and are normally more powerful than outboard motors. Outboards are normally less exspensive and easier to maintain.
What are advantages of a inboard motor?
Inboard motors are usually heavier than outboard motors and can not be lifted up and haled away every time the boat docks. They do not need to be. They require maintenance but no where near as much.
What are outboard motors?
Motors that are mounted on the outside of a boat. The engine, gearcase, and propeller are mounted in a single case attached to the outside of the hull. Outboard motors range in size from 3 to 300 horsepower.An inboard motor is mounted inside the hull, with a propeller shaft protruding through the hull.
What has the author Joan Coles written?
Joan Coles has written: 'Seloc's OMC cobra stern drive, 1985-1987' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Inboard-outboard engines, Maintenance and repair 'Seloc's Mercury outboard' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Maintenance and repair, Outboard motors 'Seloc Johnson/Evinrude outboards 1956-70 repair manual' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Maintenance and repair, Outboard motors 'Seloc's Mercury/Mariner outboard' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Maintenance and repair, Outboard motors 'Seloc's Volvo Penta stern drive' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Inboard-outboard engines, Maintenance and repair 'Seloc's Force Outboard Repair Manual' 'Seloc's OMC stern drive, 1964-1986' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Inboard-outboard engines, Maintenance and repair 'Seloc's OMC Cobra and King Cobra stern drive, 1985-1995' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Inboard-outboard engines, Maintenance and repair 'Seloc's Mercruiser stern drive tune-up and repair manual, includes Alpha and Bravo, 1964-1991' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Inboard-outboard engines, Maintenance and repair 'Seloc's Johnson/Evinrude outboard' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Maintenance and repair, Outboard motors 'Seloc Johnson/Evinrude outboards 1971-89 repair manual' -- subject(s): Handbooks, manuals, Maintenance and repair, Outboard motors
What advantages does and airboat have over a traditional inboard or outboard motor powered boat?
An airboat or fanboat is a flat-bottomed vessel that can skim through fairly shallow waterways and swamps. Boats that rely on traditional inboard or outboard motors usually operate in deeper water that is free of water plants the could get tangled in the propeller.
Where are outboard motors for sale?
Outboard motors can be purchased from online stores such as BoatsandOutboards, Outboards4Sale and BoatMotors. Outboard motors can also be purchased from eBay.
What are some companies that produce marine engines?
Self employed marine operators, usually having ads in weekly want ads or yellow page listings under boats/marine operations. If not comfortable in that, then then the dealership, such as mercury is a top brand too inboard/outboard motors. Depends on your boat, and rather it need an inboard/outboard, and if an outboard, then rather it need too be a long or short shafted motor.
When was Evinrude Outboard Motors created?
Evinrude Outboard Motors was created in 1907.
Are jet skis inboard motors?
yes
Which boats are required to be registered?
Its based on the state you live in but in most states the only boats the need to be registered are boats that are powered by mechanical means such as outboard, inboard or even electric trolling motors.
How much do outboard motors cost?
The prices for outboard motors can vary from a few hundred bucks to up to $20,000. There are alot of possibilities to choose from such as: Honda, Mercury, Suzuki, Tohatsu, Yamaha, etc.. These are some of the bigger companies that sell outboard motors. If you want a good one, it is most certainly advisable to buy one of these brands. Of course, you will pay accordingly.
