We've presented a guide to Yamaha outboard motors, a similar primer on boats powered by electric motors ... engines used in ...

However, newer outboard motors have an electric start which is powered by a battery ... Next, inspect the spark plugs for signs of corrosion. Use a small piece of fine sandpaper or a heavy-duty cloth ...

Fortunately there’s a better way, like converting an old outboard motor to electric. It comes to us by way of [Anton], who happened upon the perfect donor platform — a 5-hp outboard by ...

Electric launches are small and versatile, ideal for short-range travel and ... The most common propulsion types for electric boats include outboard motors, inboard motors, bow thrusters, pod motors, ...

The Quebecois company behind the one-time fastest electric ... motor. Long story short, Vision was already plenty familiar with inboard systems before it began adapting the 180E outboard to ...

Water, moisture, and vapor can potentially damage these motors once you open them for maintenance. Accessing them is also a difficult endeavor due to the small hatch in their housing, giving you less ...

Methods for measuring and reporting horsepower of electric outboards are debated within the industry. Trolling-motor makers such as Minn Kota, Lowrance, Garmin and Rhodan report the power of their ...

The 2025 ID Buzz, tested here in single-motor, rear-drive midgrade Pro S Plus form, might present as a flower power relic for ...

However, this battery group’s lighter weight and small dimensions makes ... starting the outboard engine, fueling the electric trolling motor or powering all of the bilge pumps, aerators ...

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I've owned some classic Kawasakis, and the Z900RS SE is a deft combination of style, performance and homage to the original ...