Though they may not agree on all things, boat owners all share a love of the water and a dread of anything happening to disable them in the water. Smart owners learn the basic functioning of their boat’s engine, acquire an understanding of the maintenance required, and develop a sharp eye to look for small problems before they become big trouble.

There is not one single kind of boat engine. Depending on your preference, you can choose an inboard, an outboard, or a stern drive (inboard/outboard). All types of boat Daewoo Final Drive have three basic parts: the engine, the propeller, and the drive system. As you would expect, each type of motor has its own advantages and disadvantages. An inboard motor rides in the center of the boat, helping to maintain balance. The drawback is that it eats up interior space. An outboard motor is lighter, and can sometimes be portable, but its weight is enough that it can sometimes make the boat ride low in the water at the stern end. Leaks can tend to appear where an outboard motor fits onto the boat.

The stern drive, likewise, has advantages and disadvantages. The inboard location of the engine makes balance better, but the remainder of the motor is on the outside of the boat so less space is required. Stern drive motors are more complicated than inboard or outboard motors and can therefore be more problematic. In addition, there is the problem of many parts, such as hoses and oil lines, being underwater, making it more difficult to check and repair them. Being underwater, they are also subject to corrosion.