Portable Outboard Motors: How to Match Power to Use
How to match a portable outboard to a dinghy, tender or small boat: capacity plate, horsepower steps from 2.5 to 30 hp, weight, shaft length, gas vs electric.
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Outboard Resources
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Outboard Motor Oil: What to Know Before You Buy
How to pick the right four-stroke outboard oil: FC-W and API ratings, viscosity, Suzuki's 10W-40 spec, change intervals and the mistakes to avoid.
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Suzuki vs Honda Portable Outboards: 4-Stroke Engine Review
How Suzuki and Honda portable four-stroke outboards compare on weight, fuel injection, charging, corrosion protection and maintenance, from a dealer that sells both.
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Ultimate Guide to 9.9 HP Outboard Motors and Performance
What the 9.9 hp class gives a small boat: twin-cylinder smoothness, verified Suzuki DF9.9A and DF9.9B weights, shaft length, charging output and plug intervals.
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Honda Outboard Battery Requirements for 8 HP, 9.9 HP, 15 HP or 20 HP Outboard Motors
What battery a Honda BF8D, BF9.9D, BF15D or BF20D electric-start outboard needs: 12-volt starting type, not deep-cycle, with installation and safety tips.
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What Size Outboard Do I Need for My Boat?
Which outboard horsepower fits your boat: weights, common uses and speed ranges for the 2.3-3.5, 4-6, 8-9.9 and 15-30 hp classes, with links to shop each size.
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