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Keeping up with your engine and general maintenance can feel overwhelming without the right tools. That’s why Southern Boating breaks the upkeep your boat needs into manageable articles. View our information on inboard engines, outboards, electric, systems, generators, hulls, and general maintenance. Check back soon—new Engine and Upkeep posts are added weekly!

A center console turns on open water while sporting Honda's New BF350 Outboards

Engines

Introducing Honda Marine’s BF350 Outboard: V8 Power Meets Premium Performance

September 21, 2023

Unveiling Honda Marine's Game-Changer: The BF350 Outboard Engine Dive into the world of Honda Marine as they introduce the BF350...

A rear view of a boat using three Yamaha XTO 450 Offshore outboards

Engines

Yamaha’s New 450-hp XTO Offshore Outboard: A Quieter, Powerful Evolution

August 15, 2023

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Yamaha introduces the 450-hp XTO Offshore outboard. I stepped on the World Cat 400CC-X for the first time at the 2023...

Engines

Unleashing the New Mercury V8 500R Outboard Engine

June 15, 2023

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The Power of Innovation: Introducing the Mercury V8 500R Mercury Racing has introduced the powerful and technologically advanced V8 500R...

Hinkley's silent jet propulsion powering their picnic boat across open waters

Engines

Hinckley’s SilentJet Propulsion: A Leap Towards Hybrid Boating

June 14, 2023

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Hinckley’s SilentJet: A Hybrid Future Hinckley’s SilentJet propulsion will be a viable hybrid option. Running a 40-foot cruising boat solely...

Close-up image of Four Mercury Marine Verado V10 Outboards in operations across a lake.

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Introducing The Mercury Marine Verado V10 Outboard A True Game Changer In The World Of Boating

May 24, 2023

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Mercury Marine’s new 5.7L V10 outboard continues the legendary Verado legacy. For years, Lake X was a secret location where...

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Yamaha Introduces Upgraded 450-Horsepower XTO Offshore® Outboard

January 18, 2023

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Yamaha Marine kicks off 2023 with new product offerings including an updated XTO Offshore outboard which delivers greater convenience, enhanced...

Engines

Proper Propellers

January 3, 2023

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Proper Props Ensure your propellers are the right size and pitch for fuel efficiency and comfort. Utilizing correctly tuned propellers is...

Outboards

Introducing the new BRP Rotax S engine

December 21, 2022

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Hidden Horsepower BRP’s Rotax S outboard features stealth technology. Every inch of onboard space is precious, especially on boats less...

Engines

Mercury Marine Unveils V10 Outboards

November 15, 2022

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Mercury Marine introduces the industry's first V10 outboards — the all-new 350 and 400hp Verado engines FOND DU LAC, Wis....

Engines

Portable, Powerful, and Compact

October 5, 2022

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Portable, Powerful, and Compact Smaller outboards are the heart and soul of many boaters young and old. Engine power is important...

Engines

VMT Electric Outboard Motors Selected by Groupe Beneteau

September 15, 2022

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Groupe Beneteau and Vision Marine Technologies announced plans to integrate Vision Marine’s electric outboard motors with several models across the boat...

Engines

Plug-and-Play Propulsion from VETUS

August 31, 2022

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Plug-and-Play Propulsion VETUS delivers compact electric-drive systems. Plug and play usually means an electronic device works immediately with very little...