A Beginner's Guide to Outboard Motors

If you own a boat, you may want to get an outboard motor. These handy machines are compatible with many boats and offer many perks.

Keep reading to learn more, then visit Boat Country to shop for outboard motors for sale. Our dealership is based in Everett, Washington.

A Quick History of Outboard Motors

In 1870, an inventor named Gustav Trouvé made the first electric-powered outboard motor. It provided a welcomed alternative to powering a boat by using sails or oars. Boat travel became much faster and more enjoyable.

It didn't take long for inventors around the world to try to create similar products. Twenty short years later, there were outboard motors appearing in various countries. In the following years, the design of outboard motors improved to give us the cutting-edge products we see today.

Understanding How Outboard Motors Work

The outboard motor provides power to the propeller, which helps move the boat. Some motors are steered by hand and others are steered by a wheel. Either way, the propeller will be adjusted to move water away at an angle.

When you want to go faster, you open the throttle. This causes the outboard motor to burn fuel at a quickened pace and turn over faster, which increases the boat's speed.

Want more information? Want to shop for outboard motors for sale? Whatever you need, the experts at Boat Country are here to help. Reach out or stop by our dealership in Everett, Washington. We also serve those in Snohomish and Marysville, Washington.