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Yamaha F350 5.3 liter V8 outboard motors save fuel

It's not often that consumers choose a V8 engine for its low fuel consumption, but that seems to be exactly what is happening with the Yamaha F350 outboard motor. This sixty-degree engine is a rather high-tech design, featuring 32 valves and double overhead cams to produce some 350 horsepower at the prop shaft. One reason cited for its ability to save fuel is that the engines don't need to work as hard as smaller, high-strung engines. According to Shane Kearns, who operates a water taxi in Australia, "Over the 35 engine hours clocked so far I ... Read more →

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