AI-POWERED

Snap. Scan. Sell.In Under 2 Minutes.

Our AI identifies the engine from a photo, fills in every spec, and builds your listing automatically. Backed by 5,000+ engine specs across 40+ manufacturers.

How It Works

1

Take a Photo

Snap the outboard cowling with your phone. Works dockside, in the garage, or anywhere.

2

AI Analyzes

GPT-4o vision reads logos, text, cowling shape, decals, and color patterns.

3

DB Match

Cross-references against 5,000+ known engines to verify and fill missing specs.

4

List It

Review, edit if needed, publish. Your listing is live with photos and full specs.

Watch the Scanner in Action

Step-by-step walkthrough of a real engine identification

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See the AI Scanner in Action

Watch how a single photo gets analyzed, matched against 5,000+ engine specs, and turned into a listing

What the AI Looks For

Manufacturer Logo

Yamaha tuning fork, Mercury planet, Honda wing, Suzuki S-logo

Cowling Text

Model numbers, displacement text, four-stroke badges, EFI labels

Body Shape

Cowling profile, vent patterns, air intake design unique to each model

Decal Patterns

HP ratings, stripe patterns, color schemes that identify model years

Confidence Score

Every detection gets a 0-100% confidence rating so you know how sure it is

Self-Learning

User corrections train the system. The more people use it, the smarter it gets

The Database Behind the Scanner

5,000+
Engine Specs
30
Manufacturers
1,000+
Reference Images
94%
Avg. Accuracy

⚠️ Scanner Limitations

  • Photo quality matters: Clear, well-lit photos of the cowling get the best results. Blurry or dark shots reduce accuracy.
  • Coverage: Best for the major 6 brands (Mercury, Yamaha, Honda, Suzuki, Evinrude, Tohatsu) plus 24 others including vintage makes. Rare or custom engines may not be identified.
  • Not a marine surveyor: The scanner identifies the engine model and specs. It cannot assess mechanical condition, hours, compression, or internal wear.
  • Multiple engines: Submit one engine per scan for best results. Multi-engine photos may confuse the AI.
  • Year precision: The AI can usually narrow to a year range (e.g., 2004–2012) but not always the exact model year.
Try the Scanner Now

Free for registered users. No credit card required.