Repowering Your Boat: How to Choose a Replacement Outboard Motor
Repowering Your Boat: How to Choose a Replacement Outboard Motor Repowering — fitting a new outboard to a boat that already had one — is a different exercise to buying a first motor. You’re not just matching a motor to a hull; you’re matching it to a hull that already has rigging, a trailer setup, […]
How Much Does an Outboard Motor Cost in Australia? (2026 Price Guide)
How Much Does an Outboard Motor Cost in Australia? (2026 Price Guide) One of the first questions most buyers ask is simply: what am I actually going to spend? The honest answer is “it depends on horsepower,” more than almost anything else — but knowing roughly where the brackets sit makes it much easier to […]
2-Stroke vs 4-Stroke Outboards: Which Should You Buy?
2-Stroke vs 4-Stroke Outboards: Which Should You Buy? If you’ve been researching outboard motors for more than five minutes, you’ve likely come across older listings, forum threads, or second-hand motors described as “2-stroke.” It’s worth understanding what that actually means before you buy — even though, as you’ll see below, it’s largely a historical comparison […]
Outboard Motor Maintenance Schedule: What to Do and When
Outboard Motor Maintenance Schedule: What to Do and When A four-stroke outboard is a low-maintenance engine compared to the old two-strokes, but “low-maintenance” isn’t “no-maintenance.” Missing a scheduled service is one of the most common reasons a manufacturer warranty claim gets declined — so here’s what actually needs doing, and roughly when, across the Yamaha, […]
Yamaha vs Mercury vs Honda vs Suzuki vs Tohatsu: Which Outboard Motor Brand Is Right for You?
Yamaha vs Mercury vs Honda vs Suzuki vs Tohatsu: Which Outboard Motor Brand Is Right for You? If you’ve narrowed your outboard search down to horsepower and shaft length, the next question is almost always brand. All five manufacturers we stock — Yamaha, Mercury, Honda, Suzuki and Tohatsu — build genuine four-stroke engines backed by […]
How to Choose the Right Outboard Motor for Your Boat (2026 Buyer’s Guide)
How to Choose the Right Outboard Motor for Your Boat (2026 Buyer’s Guide) Buying an outboard motor is one of those decisions that’s easy to get wrong if you go on horsepower numbers alone. Shaft length, control type, fuel type, and where you actually boat all matter just as much as the HP rating on […]
Saltwater vs Freshwater Outboard Motors: What Actually Changes?
Saltwater vs Freshwater Outboard Motors: What Actually Changes? Updated July 2026 You’ve worked out your horsepower, confirmed you want a modern 4-stroke outboard, and settled on tiller or remote control. There’s one more question that trips up a lot of first-time buyers: does it matter whether you mostly boat in saltwater or freshwater? The short […]
Tiller vs Remote Control Outboards: Which Setup Suits Your Boat?
Tiller vs Remote Control Outboards: Which Setup Suits Your Boat? Updated July 2026 Once you’ve settled on the right horsepower and confirmed it’s a modern 4-stroke outboard, there’s one more decision that shapes how your boat actually handles day to day: tiller or remote control. It’s easy to overlook, but the wrong choice can mean […]
4-Stroke vs 2-Stroke Outboard Motors: Which One Should You Buy?
4-Stroke vs 2-Stroke Outboard Motors: Which One Should You Buy? Updated July 2026 Walk into any marine dealer today and you’ll notice something: almost every new outboard on the wall is a 4-stroke. But if you’ve owned boats for a while, or you’re comparing a used 2-stroke to a new model, you’re probably wondering whether […]
How to Choose the Right Outboard Motor Horsepower for Your Boat
Updated July 2026 Buying the wrong horsepower outboard motor is one of the most expensive mistakes a boat owner can make — too little power and you’ll struggle to get on the plane, too much and you risk voiding your boat’s compliance rating (not to mention overpaying). How to Choose the Right Outboard Motor Horsepower […]