Jack Stone Jr. looked up while still tightening bolts on the cylinder head on an outboard motor, his nimbly flying hands and easy but focused demeanor clear evidence of the 54-year-old's lifetime ...

Once upon a time, a 200 hp outboard was huge. Today, there are boats with a half-dozen 600 hp V-12s strapped onto the transom. But how did we even get here? And where are we going? Ever since Gustave ...

Think engines are all much the same? Think again. We dive into the differences between the marine motors in boats and the ...

A far cry from the loud, smoky engines of the past, today’s diesel power is cleaner, quieter and more fuel efficient than ever before in the history of marine propulsion. Technological advancements ...

It’s difficult to even quantify the importance of a reliable marine diesel engine. Sport-fishing boats around the world simply wouldn’t have the legs to do what they do without these expertly and ...

Florida, which ranks as the top state for boat thieves, does keep track of outboard engine thefts. A CNBC analysis of records compiled by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Division showed a ...

In boat terminology 101, the transom is the part where the sides of the hull join. It’s part of the stern—the rear end of the boat—and includes the vertical area. The area is ideal for mounting an ...

There’s no denying the appeal of gliding over the open water, wind in your hair, and the sun on your face. Boat ownership has long been a cherished dream for many, and with more options for small, ...