Choosing the right fuel

Diesel outboards don't really exist and electric engines lack power and require a big battery. They are sometimes used on lakes but we don't recommend them for open sea. All petrol engines run on regular 4* unleaded fuel. Incidentally, fuel will go stale so get rid of it at the end of the season. The only exception to this is where you have a large boat with an integral on board fuel tank(for example on one of the larger Zodiac Ribs), in this case there is an additive that can be used to maintain fuel condition.

Choosing the right engine

• Choosing the right make
• Choosing the right size (Horsepower)
• Choosing the right shaft length
• Choosing the right fuel
• Should you consider an Integral tank?
• Matching the engine colour
• Choosing between 2 Stroke or 4 Stroke
• Single or Twin rig
• Remote control
• Hydraulic steering
• Manual or electric start
• Power trim and tilt