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The Benefits of Owning an Outboard Motor

Mar. 1 2022 Buying Guide By Jet Ski of Miami & Fishermans Boat Group

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You have a number of options when you need to power your boat. One of the most affordable and popular engines you can get is an outboard motor. These powerful, efficient engines are versatile and can be used on a wide variety of different boats, and they can even offer double the power if your boat has an engine that needs a little boost. Check out some of the many benefits of owning an outboard below.

1. More Space

Compared to other types of boat engines, outboard motors don’t take up a lot of deck space in your boat. They typically hang over the stern of your craft and stick out into the water, so you get plenty of room for movement and storage, making it easier to walk around your boat.

2. High Fuel Efficiency

Worried about high fuel costs? Worry no more when you own an outboard motor. These engines are powerful without consuming a lot of gasoline, so they offer you a lot of mileage per gallon. Four-stroke outboard motors actually put out fewer emissions, so they can help you to reduce your carbon footprint, too.

3. Lower Maintenance Needs

Tired of having to mess with your motor to get it to work right? An outboard motor is easier to maintain in general, since it can be quickly removed from the boat, and it also requires less overall maintenance. Outboard motors don’t even need to be winterized. There are a few simple upkeep tasks you need to perform to keep your motor functioning, such as regular inspections and oil changes, but in general, you won’t have to spend very much time at all maintaining your outboard motor.

4. Higher Performance

Want your boat to perform better? An outboard motor gives you higher speeds than a comparable inboard, so you can get where you need to go more quickly. Outboard motors are also great at going from zero to 30 miles per hour in a short span of time, so you aren’t putting around at a low speed for too long.

5. Better Draft

Need to take your boat on plane in the shallows? An outboard motor is ideal for this purpose, because their drafts are very shallow to begin with so you aren’t likely to get propellers all tangled up in weeds and sandbars. Use your outboard motor to safely navigate your way through narrow channels and inlets without mishap.

When you’re ready to shop for new and used outboard motors, check out the variety of models we carry here at our Miami, FL, dealership location. Jet Ski of Miami is proud to serve our customers in nearby Hialeah, FL.