Embodiments of outboard motors and related systems and components thereof, as well as arrangements of marine vessels implementing same, as well as related methods of operation, use, assembly, and manufacture, and related improvements, are disclosed herein. In at least some embodiments, the outboard motor includes a cowling system in which at least one divider portion separates an interior region into first and second portion, with the transmission and engine respectively being situated in the first and second portions, respectively. Additionally, in at least some embodiments, the outboard motor includes a water pump system in which a water pump is integrated with the transmission. Further, in at least some embodiments, the outboard motor includes a fuel vaporization suppression feature, or an oil tank feature that allows for desirable oil drainage from the engine of the outboard motor particularly when the outboard motor is in particular (e.g., storage) positions.


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    Title :

    Outboard Motor Including One or More of Cowling, Water Pump, Fuel Vaporization Suppression, and Oil Tank Features


    Contributors:

    Publication date :

    2017-09-14


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B63H Schiffsantrieb oder Steuerung der Schiffe , MARINE PROPULSION OR STEERING / F02B INTERNAL-COMBUSTION PISTON ENGINES , Brennkraftmaschinen mit innerer Verbrennung mit Verdrängerwirkung