Outboard Motors For Sale near Rochester, NY

Choosing the Right Outboard Motor

If you’re looking for a great way to add more power to your boat once you’ve purchased it, an outboard motor is the way to go. There are many different outboard styles on the market, so it can be hard to determine which one will be best for your boat. Fortunately, your local dealer, Mark’s Leisure Time Marine, is here to help with our outboard motors for sale. We’re well-versed in the various outboard styles and can help you decide which type is best for your boat. Check out our breakdown of the different outboard styles below!

Consider Your Boat

The first thing you’ll want to consider is the type of boat you have, as this will affect the size of the outboard motor you should look for. For example, if you own a small Jon boat, canoe, or dinghy, you’ll only need a small portable outboard motor with around 15 horsepower. These types of small outboards can also add power to a sailboat for when the wind is fairly calm.

A portable or electric outboard motor provides ample yet quiet power for trolling, even when you have a bigger boat. You’ll find that larger crafts like pontoons and center console boats need a bigger outboard with more power. You might even need a model that can reach up to 100 horsepower. Outboards of this much power tend to be linked to the controls at the helm.

Do You Need Two Motors?

You’ve probably seen quite a few boats on the water with two motors and have asked yourself if this is the type of setup you need for your boat. The main factor here is how much power each of the outboards provides. If you have two motors with 150 horsepower each and your goal is to reach 300 horsepower, then you would probably clamp both of them on. Economically speaking, it would make more sense to get one outboard motor with 300 horsepower.

On the other hand, if you have a very small motor and want to add a second one for additional power and more control, then the investment makes a little more sense. You should really only use two motors if you aren’t able to get the same power from one, or if you want the backup protection of an extra motor in the event that one breaks down. In this case, remember that you'll need to have separate fuel or power sources for each motor.

Need for Speed

It probably goes without saying that outboard motors with higher horsepower will result in more knots per hour. In addition, higher performing engines can also provide you with more speed, but this requires pricy high-octane fuel. If you’re looking to keep your costs down, this is something to keep in mind. There’s not a huge difference between modern two-stroke and four-stroke engines at this point in time, but two-strokes are both slightly louder and lighter in weight than four-strokes. Both options provide about the same amount of power.

Ready to outfit your boat with a high-powered outboard motor? Stop by Mark’s Leisure Time Marine today to browse our outboard motors for sale. We have two convenient locations in Conesus and Canandaigua, near Rochester and Syracuse, in Upstate NY. We proudly offer parts, service, rentals, boat storage, and consignment right here at our dealership, so come on down to your local outboard dealer and take a look!