![]() A boat manufacturer can take an outboard and bolt it right onto the back of a boat, hook up the control cables and fuel lines, and the boat’s ready to go. Outboard motors have several advantages as compared to other marine propulsion systems. ![]() ![]() Like most marine power systems, the engine spins a shaft, which then spins a propeller shaft, which in turn spins a propeller to create thrust. The powerhead, driveshaft, and a lower unit with running gear (the part with the propeller that sits underwater) are all contained together in one unit. Outboard motors are fully contained marine propulsion systems that can be mounted onto the transom of a boat. Photos in order of appearance via: Nautical Ventures, Diamond Motors and Marine, C&O Marine, Sea Witch Marine, The Boat Place, Deep Creek Cove Marina, Nautical Ventures, Boaters World. The outboard motor offerings in 2022 span from small electric motors to potent four-stroke powerplants.
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