Used Outboard Engines
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About Outboard Engines
An outboard engine is a propulsion system for a boat developed as a self-contained unit that is designed to be mounted at the stern (rear) of the craft. An Outboard motor is the most common method of propelling a small powered water craft.
As well as providing propulsion, outboards provide a method of steering as they are designed to pivot over their mountings and thus control the orientation of the propeller. The transmission leg in the water also acts as a rudder even when the propeller is not providing power.
Small outboard engines are truly self-contained with integral fuel tanks and controls mounted on the body of the motor and steered by a "tiller" directly connected to the motor. Such small motors can weigh as little as 12 kilograms and provide sufficient power to move a small dinghy at around 15 km/h, far faster than possible with oars. They are highly portable, able to be removed by simply loosening their mounting clamps.
Over time, manufacturers have produced larger and larger outboard engine designs, with sufficient power to be used on boats as long as 30 feet or more.
Historically, most outboard engines have used two-stroke cycle engines due to their simplicity (and consequent reliability), low cost, and high power-to-weight ratios, weight issues being particularly important as too much weight over the stern of boats tends to impede their handling.
As well as providing propulsion, outboards provide a method of steering as they are designed to pivot over their mountings and thus control the orientation of the propeller. The transmission leg in the water also acts as a rudder even when the propeller is not providing power.
Small outboard engines are truly self-contained with integral fuel tanks and controls mounted on the body of the motor and steered by a "tiller" directly connected to the motor. Such small motors can weigh as little as 12 kilograms and provide sufficient power to move a small dinghy at around 15 km/h, far faster than possible with oars. They are highly portable, able to be removed by simply loosening their mounting clamps.
Over time, manufacturers have produced larger and larger outboard engine designs, with sufficient power to be used on boats as long as 30 feet or more.
Historically, most outboard engines have used two-stroke cycle engines due to their simplicity (and consequent reliability), low cost, and high power-to-weight ratios, weight issues being particularly important as too much weight over the stern of boats tends to impede their handling.