1. Props

   Propeller selection, performance comparison, prediction, experience, and modification.

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   Latest: The mystery of a proper prop and terrible performance sdowney717, Jul 22, 2025

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2. Surface Drives

   Surface Drives. Arneson, BPM, Seafury, PSI, Levi, Etc.

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   Latest: 8 ft model boat needing surface drive options portacruise, Dec 3, 2025

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3. Jet Drives

   Jet Drives (pumps, impellers, etc.)

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   Latest: Affordable Water Jets? RSD, Sep 1, 2025

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4. Outboards

   2-stroke and 4-stroke outboard motors.

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   Latest: What is this heckin part? DogCavalry, Dec 5, 2025

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5. Sterndrives

   Stern drive lower and upper units, transom and gimbal assemblies, steering, and trim pumps. Mercruiser (Alpha One, Alpha One Generation II, Alpha SS, Bravo One, Bravo Two, Bravo Three, Bravo XR Sportmaster, TRS, Speed Master), IMCO, ILMOR, Konrad, OMC, Volvo Penta

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   1. Gas Engines (link)

   2. Diesel Engines (link)

   

   Latest: Mercruiser Alpha 1 gen 2 gonzo, Oct 11, 2025

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6. Pod Drives

   Volvo IPS, ZF, CMD Zeus, and other pod-drive systems

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   1. Gas Engines (link)

   2. Diesel Engines (link)

   

   Latest: 50-200 hp electric pod with nozzle and motor on hub? ram68ocean, Jul 5, 2021

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7. Inboards

   Inboard and Vee-drive hardware: struts, stuffing boxes, transmissions, coolers

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   1. Gas Engines (link)

   2. Diesel Engines (link)

   

   Latest: Prop Shaft Systems. brian eiland, Dec 8, 2025

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8. Diesel Engines

   Diesel Engines

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   Latest: Efficiency vs Effectiveness A L F, Dec 13, 2025 at 3:36 AM

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9. Gas Engines

   Gasoline Engines

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   Latest: How to Measure the Timing Chain-VOLVO engine 5.7GXI gonzo, Nov 19, 2025

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10. Electric Propulsion

    Electric propulsion systems

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    Latest: Greenline 33 All electric -Norway Adventure MotorCityBW, Dec 8, 2025

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11. Hybrid

    Hybrid propulsion such as diesel electric, hydraulic.

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    Latest: Real Hybrid fallguy, Nov 29, 2025

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12. DIY Marinizing

    A forum to discuss "do it yourself" marinizing of engines / conversion of automotive engines to marine use.

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    Latest: VW/AUDI 3.0TDI marinising Radu Druncea, Jul 2, 2025

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