Little motors that get a rise out of your dinghy

Nothing in your nautical experience goes as unappreciated as the motor on your tender. After all, you use it only to get from the dock to your mooring, and vice versa. But there are a lot of factors to consider when shopping for that little powerplant, including size, weight, and ease of use.

We tested the smallest engine offered by each company on a 9′ Walker Bay RID rated for up to 4 hp. We evaluated each one for ease of handling and operation. We ran them on a protected creek with [Read more...]