{"id":11389,"date":"2023-11-22T12:46:04","date_gmt":"2023-11-22T19:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=11389"},"modified":"2025-02-25T14:23:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T21:23:43","slug":"types-of-boat-motors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/types-of-boat-motors\/","title":{"rendered":"The Different Types of Boat Motors: Inboard vs. Outboard vs. Sterndrive vs. Jet Drive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are four basic types of boat motors<\/strong> to choose from as a boat owner (or potential boat buyer<\/a>). The engine you choose has to complement the intended use<\/em> for your boat, along with the size<\/em> and type of boat<\/em><\/a> you’re purchasing<\/a> (or the type you currently own). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But did you know that your current boat may have more than one option of engine?<\/em> Eventually, you may decide to convert from one engine type to another. But before you do<\/em>, you’ll need to understand the different types of boat motors and learn to identify which motor types are compatible with your model. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding Boat Motor Types<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To make an informed decision, you’ll need to understand the differences between boat motor types.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Outboard Motors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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When it comes to versatility, outboard motors are hard to beat. Mounted externally on the boat’s transom<\/strong>, outboard motors combine the entire engine, gearbox, and propeller in one compact unit. These motors are available in a range of sizes<\/strong>, along with varying horsepower and power sources, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n