"The Great Shift to Outboards" is a great read written by Eric Colby for Soundings Trade Only Today Magazine about the shift towards outboard motors.  "They're the consumer's choice for performance and versatility and are showing up on previously unlikely transoms - dayboats, pontoons and even Cigarette boats."  Outboard motors have become a fan favorite due to their ease of maintenance, performance abilities, and lower overall cost of ownership.  There has been a massive increase in outboard sales, especially in the high-horsepower categories!  If you are considering upgrading to an outboard, we say go for it!