The Best Outboard Motors Reviews

Published October 31st, 2018 by Bernardo

The best outboard motor manufacturers in the world are constantly innovating to create the best products available while staying compliant with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This is great news for boaters, who can harness powerful performance while also limiting their environmental impact. There are tons of great options when you shop from reliable manufacturers, and we’ve highlighted five of the best to help point you in the right direction.

5 Tips on Purchasing an Outboard Motor

Published September 24th, 2018 by Bernardo

The difference between outboard and inboard motors is where they’re contained on the boat. Inboard motors are inside the hull and are common on large ships. Outboard engines go directly on the back of the boat to offer propulsion and are the most common solution for small watercraft. Over the course of our long experience with new and used boat sales, service, parts, and rentals, we’ve identified five key tips for anyone who’s searching for a new boat engine.

The Best Outboard Engines in one Place.

Published April 11th, 2017 by Bernardo

Nautical Ventures is the place to shop for everything from Kayaks to Cruise Ships. Whether you are a paddle sport hobbyist, a pleasure boater, a large yacht owner, or a megayacht captain, Nautical Ventures provides recreational marine enthusiasts with a full range of outboard engines for your boat, tender, kayak, solo skiff, even for your SUP. Our North Palm Beach, Riviera Beach and Dania Beach stores offer top outboard engine brands such as Yamaha, Mercury, Evinrude, Tohatsu and Torqeedo outboard engines.

Yamaha Outboard V-Max SHO Outboards – The Next Generation.

Published July 8th, 2016 by Bernardo

Meet the next generation of ln-Line Four V MAX SHOs. Their advanced technology achieves the unthinkable-packing the signature VMAX SHO hole shot, midrange acceleration and super-high-output performance into ingeniously streamlined designs. 

Yamaha’s 4.2L V6 V-Max SHO Outboards – Get Ready for a Whole New Game.

Published July 7th, 2016 by Bernardo

For years, tournament anglers championed the two stroke, sacrificing fuel economy and power for performance. That is, until Yamaha unleashed the world’s first 4.2L Super High Output four stroke outboard. The four stroke V MAX SHO® offers all the advantages of a two stroke in a clean burning, fuel efficient four stroke. It’s a level of performance that pro anglers have always wanted on the tournament circuit. 

Yamaha 3.3L V6 Outboards – For Those Who Demand Legendary Offshore Performance.

Published July 5th, 2016 by Bernardo

Yamaha’s legendary V6 3.3L four strokes set the course for today’s offshore power. When they first hit the water, they brought with them several innovations that radically improved low-end and midrange torque, acceleration and top-end speed. This technology was so revolutionary that it garnered not only a BoatingWeek Innovation Award, but also an Editor’s Choice Award from MotorBoating Magazine. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha Inline 4-Stroke headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower…

Tohatsu’s 4-Stroke Portables – Big Power in a Small Package.

Published June 28th, 2016 by Bernardo

Tohatsu’s first priority when developing these engines was to make them lightweight and compact without compromising reliability or the quality performance associated with the Tohatsu brand name.

Tohatsu’s 4-Stroke Portables – Lightweight & Powerful.

Published June 22nd, 2016 by Bernardo

Tohatsu’s first priority when developing these engines was to make them lightweight and compact without compromising reliability or the quality performance associated with the Tohatsu brand name. They have maintained the durable standard features that Tohatsu owners appreciate while making fuel efficient 4-strokes that are easy to transport. The 20 hp, 15 hp, 9.8 hp, 8 hp, 6 hp, 5 hp, 4 hp, 3.5 hp and 2.5 hp outboard are all lightweight and compact 4-strokes, with exceptional performance. These compact, fuel efficient outboard engines have been manufactured to comply with all US EPA and CARB 3-star Ultra-Low emission regulations and are backed by a 5 year limited warranty. And Nautical Ventures is your Tohatsu 4-Stroke headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about the new 4-Stroke Portable Tohatsu models.

Tohatsu’s 4-Stroke 200 Outboard –Power to Take Your Breath Away.

Published June 15th, 2016 by Bernardo

4-Stroke Technology: Dual Stage Induction for improved performance; Lean burn control for better fuel economy at cruising speeds; Boosted low speed torque helps to deliver an exceptional hole shot; Variable valve timing and lift control; 3-Way Cooling System to help protect against overheating; Heavy duty 5” diameter gear case built to withstand extreme conditions; Non-linear rubber mounts provide smoother operation at all engine speeds; A crankshaft-driven trochoid oil pump ensures long-term durability of critical engine components; Multi-port Programmed Fuel Injection delivers the precise amount of fuel/air to each cylinder

Yamaha’s Jet Drives – Big Power for Shallow Water.

Published June 9th, 2016 by Bernardo

The adventure begins the second you start up a Yamaha Jet Drive four stroke. Propeller-free and powerful, these nimble four strokes boldly go where no conventional outboard would dare. Skinnies. Shallows. Rocky-bottom rivers. Sandbars. Shoals. Rapids. Lightweight, versatile and quiet, these jet drive four strokes come in a wide range of horsepower options to fit your boat and application. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha Jet Drive headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about this new Yamaha Jet Drive models: 

Yamaha’s Outboard Engine Hi-Thrust Outboards – Push the Limits.

Published June 8th, 2016 by Bernardo

For those who need a little extra push or a little ‘kick’ on their boat, Yamaha’s Hi-Thrust Outboards are seen on the best dressed pontoons, sailboats, and fishboats on the water. Available in a range of horsepower from T9.9 all the way up to the beefy T60, our high thrust outboards have the muscle to move heavy pontoons and sailboats or to be your kicker for a full day of fishing. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha Portable 4-Stroke headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about this new Yamaha Hi-Thrust models: 

Yamaha’s Midrange Motors – Get More Quality Time on the Water.

Published June 6th, 2016 by Bernardo

Yamaha’s outboard Engine Midrange Motors – Get More Quality Time on the Water.

Operator Comfort. All Yamaha midranges F30~F90 are compatible with their award-winning Multi-Function Tiller Handle. Its ergonomic design features Variable Trolling Speed (VTS™), allowing you to adjust trolling in 50-RPM increments with the touch of a button. For added security, the factory-equipped handle on the F40 tiller model features an LED light that signals overheating or low oil pressure conditions. The F25 also features a factory-equipped handle on tiller models.

 

Yamaha’s Inline 4-Strokes – Wake Up the Water.

Published June 3rd, 2016 by Bernardo

The motors offer incredible versatility. That’s why there are more than 100,000 Yamaha In-Line Fours on the water today—and that’s just counting the F150s. Now, the family includes the same reliable DNA in its F200, F175 and F115 horsepower motors. 

 

Yamaha’s Outboard Engine Offshore 4-Strokes – Lighter, Faster, Fiercer.

Published June 2nd, 2016 by Bernardo

Who says you have to put on the pounds to add more horses? Meet Yamaha’s Next Generation of V6 4.2L Offshore outboards, now available for both mechanical and digital controls (F250 & F225). These award winners are packed with Yamaha’s legendary reliability, which is why so many anglers won’t trust anything else a hundred miles out. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha Offshore 4-Stroke headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about this new Yamaha Offshore models: 

Yamaha’s Outboard Engine Big Block Beast – The F350C.

Published June 1st, 2016 by Bernardo

Yamaha’s purpose-built 5.3-liter 350-horsepower V8 outboard surges to the front of the fleet when it comes to thrust and trust for moving big, offshore beasts. And Nautical Ventures is your Yamaha F350 headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about this new Yamaha V8 model: 

Mercury Outboard Engine Pro XS – Go with a Pro.

Published May 31st, 2016 by Bernardo

When it comes to performance, a Pro XS gets you there like no other outboard. Maybe it’s the lightning-quick acceleration, the class-leading top speed, the legendary reliability, the superior fuel efficiency, or all of the above. Pro XS - the most serious outboard on the water for the most serious fishermen on the water. And Nautical Ventures is your Mercury VeradoPro XS headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about the new Pro XS models: 

Mercury Outboard Engine FourStroke – Technological Marvels.

Published May 25th, 2016 by Bernardo

FourStroke technology and Mercury… They’re always moving forward with boater-driven innovations and technologies. Like electronic fuel injection, on-board digital monitoring that protects your engine, and a total commitment to corrosion protection utilizing hard-coat anodizing and a superior multi-step paint process. Mercury FourStroke engines have consistently set the bar for clean, quiet performance and low fuel consumption. Plus, no one has more models and horsepower to fit your needs.

Mercury Outboard engine Verado – Power, Performance, Plus More.

Published May 26th, 2016 by Bernardo

Verado outboards are creating a whole new set of standards for performance. No matter how you define it, Verado’s offer low noise and vibration, lower fuel consumption, supercharged power and torque, and much more. And Nautical Ventures is your Mercury Verado headquarters when it comes to all your engine needs. Repower… Warranty… and Service. Here what we like about the new Verado models: 

 

Get Your Boat Motors Runnin'

Published April 14th, 2016 by Bernardo

This blog is about outboard repowering. You see, somewhere around 1995 I was involved in a large marketing program involving the conversion of a famous brand of hi-end sportfish yachts from traditional inboard designs to the use of outboard power. 

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