If you're looking for a new outboard, we'd like to help you find the right Yamaha for your boat. Yamaha's range covers buyers at every stage, from people choosing their first engine to owners who've run outboards for years and know exactly what they want.

Choosing an outboard isn't only about horsepower. The right engine depends on the boat it's going on, how much weight you usually carry, where you go and how often. A small tender used for short hops across a harbour asks very different things of an engine than a boat that spends long days on open water with family and kit aboard. It's worth thinking about all of that before you settle on a model.

Yamaha designs its outboards to perform across a wide range of conditions, and for those of us who boat around the coasts of the UK that matters. Weather can change quickly, tides run hard in places, and a reliable engine that responds well when you need it gives you the confidence to take on longer passages or try somewhere new.

There are a few practical points we'd suggest anyone considers. Check the transom and the manufacturer's rating for your hull, as these set the limits for what can safely be fitted. Think about weight, since a heavier engine changes how a boat sits and handles. Consider fuel use if you cover longer distances, and how easy the engine will be to lift, store or service if you trailer your boat or lay it up over winter.

Servicing is something people often leave until after they've bought, but it's worth planning for at the start. An outboard that's looked after properly will run better and last longer. As a family-run boat sales and servicing business, started in Swansea in 2007, we look after engines as well as selling them, so we can talk you through what ownership involves over the years, not just on the day you buy.

For first-time buyers, the choice can feel a little daunting. That's fine. Come and talk to us about your boat and how you plan to use it, and we'll help narrow things down. If you're an experienced owner upgrading or replacing an older engine, we're happy to compare options with you and look at what will suit the boat best.

Our team works from offices in Swansea, Milford Haven, Poole and Corfu, and we're always glad to chat on the pontoon or in the office about what you need.

If you'd like to find out more about Yamaha outboards, get in touch with any of our offices or come and see us.