Outboard Motors For Sale near Peterborough, Ontario
Finding the right outboard motor that works well for your boat and your demands can be a difficult process. With so many different outboard motors, we can help you pick one out at our dealership near Belleville and Peterborough, ON, where we have an impressive selection of outboard motors for sale to choose from!
Outboard Motors
Outboard engines are a great investment for all type of marine enthusiasts. Keep reading to learn more, then check out the models for sale at Dunfords of Havelock. We proudly serve those in Peterborough and Belleville, Ontario.
History of Outboards
Before outboard engines came around, traveling by boat was much more difficult. Sails required the power of the wind, which could be fickle and could not be controlled. Oars worked, but they became exhausting after too long. Traveling by vessel was tedious and slow-going.Then Gustav Trouvé invented the first electric-powered outboard motor around 1870, which revolutionized the boating world. Twenty years later, gasoline-powered outboards were invented by people around the world. Inventors such as Ole Evinrude of Milwaukee and Swedish brothers Carl and Oscar Hult created designs for efficient travel. Over the years, other inventors and companies would try their hand at making these iconic boat motors for better travel. Today, they come in a range of sizes and features to provide you with your ideal experience on the water.
How They Work
The specifics of the boat motors get pretty technical, but the basic idea is that the motor powers the propeller which in turn makes the boat move. You steer by tilting the motor casing, which causes the propeller to move the water away at an angle. Some you will steer by hand while others rely on a wheel. If you want to go faster, you'll open the throttle. This causes the outboard engine to burn fuel faster and turn over more quickly.
Benefits of Outboards
Because of their placement on the boat, it’s easy to lift the engine out of the water when you aren’t using it. Enjoy easy storage at the docks or at the end of the season. Removing it also helps prevent water hazards, such as seaweed or fishing line, from getting attached to the propellers.Fishing enthusiasts can use their motors to cruise around the lake or river. Once they approach a shallow area where their fish lurk, they can take the engine off so they won’t have to worry about incurring damage.
Outboard engines are also easy to remove and replace if you ever decide to upgrade to a more powerful or newer model. Finally, it’s easier to service this style of motor if you ever run into any issues.
Ready to look at outboards for sale? Head over to Dunfords of Havelock. We proudly serve those in Kingston, Kawartha, and Oshawa, Ontario.