Years ago, the choice was clear: When it came to 2 stroke vs 4 stroke outboard motors, 2 stroke won every time. Two stroke motors offered a better power-to-weight ratio, were cheaper to manufacture, ...

SlashGear has traditionally focused on advancements in terrestrial transportation like cars and motorcycles, but we've devoted plenty of space to discussion of marine engines as well. We've presented ...

Yamaha Marine’s revamped 4.2-liter VMax SHO outboards produce 40 percent more battery-charging power and sport new styling that clearly distinguishes these high-performance from the rest of the line.

Q: Six years ago I purchased a new 25 hp 4-stroke carbureted Mercury outboard motor. The carb is now suffering the effects of ethanol—a clogged fuel port stalls the engine at mid-throttle. I ...