The purpose of this article is to look at some under the radar repower options for those on a budget.
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Suzuki VS Honda: How do the Underdogs in the Marine Industry Outboard Market Compare?
Suzuki and Honda are underdogs in the marine industry, despite having massive parent companies behind them and being substantial automotive companies.
Has the Marine Industry Gone Overboard With Outboards?
We all know the demand for outboards is overwhelming right now. And if you have tried to repower a boat or even order a new boat with a larger outboard, the manufacturers are having trouble meeting demand.
Seven Marine: Innovative Outboard Startup, Market Creation and Corporate Strategy up in Smoke
I remember hearing the buzz before the 2011 Miami Boat Show about a new supercharged V8 from a new company called Seven Marine and in my recollection it sounded ridiculous.
Big Outboards: Going Overboard on Horsepower
It’s hard not to notice the proliferation of more power being added to transoms on boats of all kinds. Any true boat enthusiast knows that power is just one component of a performance boat and it’s not the most important at all.
Mercury Racing Specializes: Is the 60R a New Direction?
The 60R is cool because it is diminutive, it’s a genuine Mercury Racing engine, but it also might represent a new direction for Mercury Racing, specialty engines for all horsepower.
Cigarette 35 Outboard Conversion: Back in Business
Personally, I love an ambitious boat project. When it comes to boats, the sky’s the limit if you have the imagination
Old School Center Console Boats: Offshore on a Budget
There are some amazing old center console boats on the market that you can do a refresh on and be on the water for a budget
Yamaha Marine: What's the Next Move for the Outboard Giant
Yamaha outboards are in a great position in 2020. Not so much from a product standpoint, but they are in a fantastic place for their next move.
Mercury Racing 450R: Dawn of a New Outboard Era
Sometimes, even a subtle advancement in technology can change the course of an industry. A simple shift can alter the course of design, and allow new ideas to grow. I think the new Mercury Racing 450R outboard achieves this type of shift change in the performance boating world
Evinrude Adds New Midrange Models: The New Three Cylinder G2
Even though it’s exciting to talk about big horsepower engines, and what might be next in the 400 plus HP range, for manufacturers, the 115 to 150 HP range is a critical market.
Hustler PT221: A Modern Single Engine Performance Boat
I recently talked to Paul LoGiudice, Hustler’s VP of Sales and Marketing, in Miami about the Hustler lineup, and we ended up talking about their 221. He told me they have a brand new one in their shop they are getting ready to rig.
The Most Powerful Outboards: The Biggest Engines from Mercury, Yamaha, Seven, Suzuki and Evinrude
After getting back from the Miami boat show, my initial reaction is to write a bunch of articles and talk about the the show, and I did do that to an extent. But, what I really enjoy is looking back and absorbing what I saw, going through the interviews, and photos, then doing a deep dive into what is happening in the industry.
Miami International Boat Show 2019: An Overview
Another Miami Boat Show is in the books, and overall it was a great show. For this article, I want to provide a general overview, and look at some of the highlights. Miami is always a great place to see the latest and greatest, as well as see almost every kind of boat imaginable.
Outboard Innovation: Ranking the Marine Engine Builders
Since we are now in 2019, let’s take a look at, and rank the most innovative outboard engine companies of the year, what they can do better, and look ahead at what we might see this year.
The Ups and Downs of Jack Plates
When it comes to setting up your boat from scratch, or upgrading an older boat, you would be hard pressed to find a better investment than a quality jack plate.
Can Stock Outboard Engines Bring Back Amateur Boat Racing? New Engines Are Better
One thing we have discovered at Wave to Wave, is that there is a huge amount of interest in all things outboard. From re-powers, outboard conversions, new boats, and everything in between, outboards are all the rage. Considering some feedback we get, it is apparent that there is a lack of organized amateur race events for amateurs.
Mercury Racing: The 250 and 300 Get Bigger
After much anticipation, Mercury Racing has introduced two new outboards that replace the long running 250XS and 300XS. Based off the Mercury Marine V8 Four Stroke technology, these engines differentiate in a few key areas.
The Fastest Single Engine Outboard Boats You Can Buy Right Now
At Wave to Wave, our favorite boats are smaller, single engine sport boats. This covers a large spectrum because some boats are semi offshore, some are lightweight lake hot rods and some are somewhere in the middle.
The Ultimate Outboard Engine Buyer's Guide: Heavy on the Power
The Wave to Wave Outboard buyers guide is focused on performance orientated outboards from the midsize horsepower range to the high horsepower range.