Just what is a powerhead on an outboard engine anyway?
If you've spent any time hanging around a marina or scrolling through boating forums, you've likely heard someone ask what is a powerhead on an outboard engine when trying to diagnose a mechanical issue. To put it in the simplest terms possible, the powerhead is the "engine" part of your outboard motor. While we usually refer to the whole vertical unit hanging off the back of the boat as "the engine," that's technically a bit of a misnomer. The powerhead is specifically the top section that sits under the plastic or fiberglass cover, known as the cowling. ...