Gamified boat docking, high-power two-strokes, and a 600-horsepower pontoon — here’s the latest and greatest from Evinrude Outboard Engines’ on-water demo.
Last week, the GearJunkie team headed down to purify ourselves in the waters of Lake Minnetonka and snag an in-depth look at Evinrude Outboard Engines’ new lineup. It was well worth the trip. We left sporting the same goofy perma-grins as kids leaving an amusement park.
Fittingly, we arrived by boat. Evinrude walked us through its history, product specs and stats, and the bygone days of early buoyant propulsion. Then, we eagerly got on the water to try the latest tech.
These three products stood out at the event.
Evinrude Engines: Latest Tech
Evinrude E-TEC High-Output Motor
The hero of the show was Evinrude’s two-stroke, 150-horsepower high-output motor. Demo staff showcased similar configurations on a sparkling new 19-foot Vexus fishing boat and an 18-foot Alumacraft. The standouts on this tough little two-stroke have ridiculously low fuel consumption, emissions (undetectable while operating), and volume through the entire power range.