Category: Sterndrives
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Sterndrive vs. Outboard
Sterndrive vs. Outboard Boatbuilders tend to often offer their most popular models in both outboard and sterndrive designs. Courtesy Monterey Boats In recent years, outboard-powered runabouts have surged in popularity as engine manufacturers continue pushing horsepower boundaries up to an impressive 600 hp. This evolution has created a compelling choice between outboard and sterndrive configurations,…
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Boat Test: 2026 Chaparral SSX 8
Boat Test: 2026 Chaparral SSX 8 The SSX 8 is an excellent blend of comfort and style. Courtesy Chaparral Boats Visit Chaparral Build Your Chaparral Find a Chaparral Dealer Overview Chaparral began building boats in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in the ’60s. Back then, it produced inexpensive boats (its first, an $850 tri-hull) and developed a…
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Understanding Gear Ratio in Your Boat’s Engine
Understanding Gear Ratio in Your Boat’s Engine The optimal gear ratio depends on how the engine fits the intended use of the boat. Courtesy Yamaha In every boat test we run, we include certain specs that we feel are valuable to our readers. Some of them may seem meaningless, but we wouldn’t publish them if…