The seemingly unstoppable rise in the popularity of outboard engines has caused a surge in recent innovations. From new fuel types such as Cox diesel and Evoy electric outboards to fresh configurations like Mercury’s monster 600hp V12 and Mathwall’s hybrid Halfboard, everyone seems to be jumping on the outboard bandwagon. Now Canadian engine builder Rotax is entering the fray too with an unusual new petrol outboard design featuring what it is calling Stealth Technology.
While that seems a bit of an exaggeration, the new design does have a much lower profile than a conventional outboard engine, allowing it