Choosing an Outboard Motor for a Small Boat | BoatUS

Looking to buy an outboard motor for your small boat or skiff? BoatUS Magazine's new boat editor Lenny Rudow helps you answer the common question "What outboard motor should I buy?" Here's what's covered in the video: 1. Size 2. Remote/wheel vs. tiller steering 3. Carbureted vs. electronic fuel injection 4. Electric tilt/start vs. manual 5. Outboard motor shaft length Lenny offers 5 tips to help you choose a portable outboard motor that's appropriate for your small boat. Are you looking for a small outboard motor because yours won't start? Here are some things to try in order to troubleshoot your small outboard: https://www.boatus.com/expert-advice/expert-advice-archive/2016/january/what-to-do-if-your-outboard-wont-start 🚩Like this video? Become a BoatUS Member Today! https://boat.us/e/sy-join For more information, visit https://www.BoatUS.com/Expert-Advice. BoatUS is the nation’s largest association of recreational boaters with more than half a million Members. We provide a diverse offering of services including marine insurance, on-the-water towing provided by TowBoatUS, the nation’s largest fleet, plus boat financing, graphics and lettering, representation for boaters on Capitol Hill, the award-winning BoatUS Magazine and much more. For more than 50 years, BoatUS has made boating safer, more affordable and more accessible. 🚩Download the BoatUS App today to access NOAA marine weather, tides, exclusive Member discounts, and your BoatUS account. Assistance on the water has never been easier with TowBoatUS CONNECT in the BoatUS App — the fastest way to get a tow! https://boat.us/sy-app 🚩Connect with us: https://Facebook.com/BoatUS https://Twitter.com/BoatUS https://Instagram.com/BoatUS https://Pinterest.com/BoatUS https://linkedin.com/company/boatus #boatus #outboard #boatmotor #buyingoutboard #buysmalloutboard