ONBOARD Magazine TENDERS & TOYS 2021

PROP’ER
SPEED
DEMONS
HONDA
200HP V6
The outboard market has seen
a massive surge over the past 12
months. ONBOARD takes a look
at some of the advancements in
the gasoline, diesel and electric
segments
The past 12 months have certainly made us
focus on the little things in life, like enjoying
ourselves. Getting back to nature and out
on the water, remember that?
As expected the USA has seen the greatest growth
along with recreational boating, much the same
as the previous year. Sales of outboards globally
however, have soared, whether you’re boating
on a lake in central Europe or on the eastern
seaboard in the USA, it is a very attractive and
a welcome relief from confinement.
Redesigned inside and out, with added features, updates
and improvements that make these acclaimed V6
outboards better than ever. With easier maintenance and
tougher corrosion resistance.
www.marine.honda.com
EVOY
150HP
The diesel out board manufacturers are full steam
ahead with R and D, and are producing some
amazing machines giving more power with less
weight. Hefty investments and support from the
military sectors are still driving this sector, but
within our industry, the need of not having to carry
gasoline onboard certainly produces some safety
benefits for the mothership and I am sure we will
see diesel outboards on the back of some more
sexy superyacht tenders over the coming months.
In general terms an outboard engine offers the crew
on board a far easier task in terms of maintenance,
they are highly accessible and if there is any major
issue, just remove and replace - simple. Even with
these gasoline engine, RnD is still a top priority
and todays engines are cleaner, lighter and still
able to offer plenty of torque.
The electric outboards are coming on strong
too, the Norwegian company EVOY leads the way
and offers a very pleasing 150hp model with the
promise of a 300hp and even a 450hp model just
around the corner.
No emissions, odours or sound. High capacity DC fast
charging and typically 100-200 nm in slow speeds, and
weighing in at only 150kg.
www.evoy.no
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