Finding the right motor for your boat is an important part of putting together the perfect experience for you. We feel the outboard particularly provides many benefits over other motor types. While at one point they were expensive, outboards have dropped in cost over time, making them one of the more affordable options when it comes to cost-effectiveness. We’ve listed just a few other advantages to owning an outboard motor.
Power
One of the biggest advantages of outboards actually stems from its weight. The lighter engine assists the power-to-weight ratio and allows the boat to cut through the water more easily, which means you can channel more of your motor into power and speed rather than getting the ball rolling. On top of that, the outboard provides smoother and more precise low-speed maneuvering with less wander as you navigate. It gives you power and control in one small, light package.
Fuel Efficiency
Modern outboards like the Yamaha models available at our dealership, have immensely improved their fuel efficiency. In particular, outboards burn significantly less fuel when traveling at low speeds. It holds up well at higher speeds too, but if you don’t plan to race through choppy waters, the outboard is definitely for you.
Floor Space
As a comfort perk, being able to place the motor outside of the boat clears up space for you and your passengers, both on deck and for storage below. Manufactures use this knowledge to build more spacious crafts. While this may hinder some water sport activities, it provides more open access to the transom for fishing.
Noise Levels
While initially, outboards made a racket no matter what speed they were traveling at. They have since become much quieter! There are even times when an outboard runs idle that they are difficult to hear at all.
Easy Maintenance
To keep your outboard working properly, you’ll need to perform regular maintenance or have a professional take a look for you. The good news is, with the motor sitting on the outside of the boat, maintenance is much easier! There’s no need to pull it out in order to get to the parts. An outboard is also better for winter as its cooling system drains after every use, so there’s no danger of freezing. The motor can also be lifted out of the saltwater should you need to store your boat there. They’re easily replaceable and make trailering easier. All of these things mean fewer emergency trips to us professionals for you!
There are many advantages to using outboards and there and more than what we have here. If we’ve piqued your interest, stop by Longshore Boats in Charleston, South Carolina to see our selection of Yamaha Outboards for sale in person. Let our experienced staff answer your questions and help you choose the best motor for you. Yamaha Outboards also has several great promotional deals throughout the year that you can view on our promotions page!
