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Lightest Outboard Motor in Each HP Class — Full Comparison
Power-to-weight ratio determines performance more than raw horsepower. This ranking shows the lightest verified engine at every output level.
13 verified outboard models analyzed
| # | Engine Model | Era | Dry Weight | Power | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | ePropulsion Vaquita (Electric) | 2024 | 4 kg | 1 HP | Electric | Current |
| 🥈 | Mariner 2hp International (Yamaha-built 6A1) | 1990 | 10 kg | 2 HP | 2-Stroke | Discontinued |
| 🥉 | Honda BF2.3 Portable | 2024 | 13 kg | 2.3 HP | 4-Stroke | Current |
| #4 | British Seagull Forty Plus | 1970 | 14 kg | 2.5 HP | 2-Stroke | Discontinued |
| #5 | Evinrude 4hp Twin (2-Stroke) | 1976 | 15 kg | 4 HP | 2-Stroke | Discontinued |
| #6 | Chrysler 3.5hp (2-Stroke) | 1975 | 15 kg | 3.5 HP | 2-Stroke | Discontinued |
| #7 | British Seagull Silver Century Plus | 1975 | 17 kg | 5 HP | 2-Stroke | Discontinued |
| #8 | Parsun F2.6 (4-Stroke) | 2024 | 17 kg | 2.6 HP | 4-Stroke | Current |
| #9 | Torqeedo Travel 1103 C (Electric) | 2024 | 17.3 kg | 3 HP | Electric | Current |
| #10 | Torqeedo Cruise 6.0 (Electric) | 2024 | 21.3 kg | 9.9 HP | Electric | Current |
| #11 | Johnson 6hp Fisherman (2-Stroke) | 1976 | 23 kg | 6 HP | 2-Stroke | Discontinued |
| #12 | Mercury 9.8hp (2-Stroke) | 1990 | 24 kg | 9.8 HP | 2-Stroke | Discontinued |
| #13 | Mercury 7.5hp (2-Stroke) | 1990 | 24 kg | 7.5 HP | 2-Stroke | Discontinued |
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