Frequently Asked Questions

OutboardListings.com is a self-serve classifieds platform for buying and selling outboard motors, boats, and marine parts. Sellers list their own engines using our AI-powered scanner, and buyers browse for free — no middlemen, no brokerage fees.

Register for a free account, purchase an ad-posting package (starting at $99), then use our AI engine scanner to photograph your outboard. The scanner auto-detects the make, model, year, and horsepower. Confirm the specs, set your price, add photos, and publish — most sellers are live in under 10 minutes.

Yes. Browsing, searching, filtering, and viewing all listings is completely free. No account required. You only need to register if you want to contact a seller or list your own engine.

No — the AI engine scanner is free for anyone to use. Just upload a photo and get instant results. You only need an account when you want to save results or create a listing from a scan.

Upload or take a photo of any outboard motor. Our AI model analyzes the image — badges, cowling shape, color, vents, and other visual cues — to identify the make, model, approximate year range, and horsepower. Results appear in seconds.

The scanner covers all major outboard brands — Mercury, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Evinrude, Johnson, Tohatsu, and many more. It works on modern four-strokes, two-strokes, and vintage engines from the 1960s onward.

Yes. Our AI Part Identifier lets you upload a photo of a part — propeller, lower unit, control box, gauge, etc. — and it will try to match the part number, manufacturer, and compatible engines.

AI detection is accurate but not perfect, especially on heavily modified or repainted engines. You can manually correct any field before publishing a listing. If you get consistent bad results on a specific engine, contact us with the photo — it helps us improve the model.

These are reference data sets — not live inventory for sale. The 5,015 engine specs are verified technical records (make, model, HP, displacement, weight, year, stroke type, and more) that our AI scanner cross-references when identifying an engine from a photo. The 13,800+ parts catalog works the same way for the Part Identifier tool — it helps the AI match a photographed part to the correct manufacturer, part number, and compatible engines. Think of them as the knowledge base that makes our scanner tools faster, more accurate, and more detailed than anything else on the market. They are not listings you can buy — they are what power the listings you create.

No. The 5,015 engine records are a proprietary reference database — technical specifications used to power our AI identification tools. The actual engines for sale on OutboardListings.com are listed by individual sellers and dealers. The reference database is what lets us auto-fill make, model, HP, year, displacement, and weight the moment you scan a photo — so you don't have to type any of it yourself.

Ad-posting packages start at $99 for a single listing. We also offer multi-engine packages, annual dealer plans, and the "We Sell For You" managed listing service for sellers who want hands-off support.

No. We are a listing platform, not a brokerage. Buyers and sellers communicate directly and handle payment on their own terms. We recommend in-person inspection and secure payment methods.

Listing duration depends on your package — single listings run 90 days, and annual plans keep listings active for a full year with unlimited edits. See the packages page for full details.

Yes. While outboard motors are our core focus, we support listings for boats, trailers, trolling motors, and marine accessories. The AI scanner is optimized for outboard detection, but you can manually enter specs for other items.

Use our Parts Marketplace — snap a photo with the AI Part Identifier, confirm the details, and list it. Individual sellers can list a few parts; high-volume suppliers should check our Wholesale Program for bulk scanning and multi-channel distribution.

Yes. The Parts Marketplace supports search by part number, keyword, brand, and category. If you have a part but don't know the number, use our AI Part Identifier to look it up from a photo.

The Wholesale Program is built for high-volume suppliers with 500 to 50,000+ items. It includes bulk AI scanning, multi-channel listing distribution, inventory management, and market intelligence. Contact us for details.

We offer tiered ad-posting packages from single-engine listings ($99) to annual dealer plans. Each tier includes different posting volumes, listing durations, promoted placement options, and support levels.

Yes. You can upgrade from any tier at any time. The price difference is prorated. Log in to your admin panel to see upgrade options.

Refund policies vary by package type. Single-listing packages are non-refundable once a listing is published. Annual plans may be eligible for a prorated refund within the first 30 days. See our Terms of Service for full details.

The Dealer Network connects marine dealerships, shops, and service centers with buyers on OutboardListings.com. Dealers get bulk listing packages, priority placement, lead routing, and a branded dealer profile page.

Founding Dealers are early enrollees who get locked-in charter rates, permanent priority placement, and exclusive benefits that won't be available once the network reaches capacity. This is a limited-time opportunity.

Fill out the online Dealer Application — it takes about 5 minutes and requires no upfront commitment. We review every application and respond within 48 hours.

The Weekender is our community events hub — boat shows, fishing tournaments, swap meets, dealer open houses, and more. Browse upcoming events, submit your own, or sign up for SMS alerts so you never miss one.

Contact us with the event name, date, location, and a link. We review and post community events at no charge. Dealers and sponsors can get promoted placement.

Yes. Sign up for SMS notifications on our opt-in page and you'll receive alerts for new events in your area — up to 30 messages per month.

Digital Registration lets businesses at boat shows, trade shows, and events scan attendee business cards using their phone camera. The AI reads the card and auto-fills a registration form — no manual data entry needed.

Our AI reads printed text on standard business cards with high accuracy. Handwritten cards or heavily designed cards may require manual correction. The system shows you the extracted data before saving so you can fix any errors.

Click "Forgot Password" on the login page. Enter your registered email and we'll send a reset link. The link expires in 1 hour for security.

Yes. We use industry-standard encryption, never share your email or phone with third parties, and follow strict data privacy practices. See our Privacy Policy for full details.

Use the Contact page to send a message — select the topic that matches your question and you'll receive an instant auto-reply with relevant links and resources. Paid members can also use the Support tab in their admin panel for priority help.