Inboard engines: Far from sunset, the sector enters a new phase of innovation

> Subscriber-only, By Craig Ritchie2026-04-27T14:13:00

In many ways 2026 represents a new dawn for the inboard engine segment

Advances in internal combustion technology are underpinning a new generation of inboard engines and outdrives, even as the sector pursues hybrid and electric alternatives

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