However, its drive unit is more like that of the outboard engine, with the complete propeller assembly turning for steering.

Marine engines used to propel boats can be categorized into three types: outboard motors, stern drives (inboard-outboard motors), and inboard motors. Outboard motors, which are suited for small to ...

Michigan-based boat maker Tiara Yachts Inc. made a shift seven years ago by offering boats with outboard motors rather than a more traditional inboard engine. That launched the company on a growth ...