But for boys of these ages, drowning replaced traffic accidents and has been the leading cause of death from unintentional injury since 2005, researchers found. Swimming pools were the most common places where children under 5 drowned. Older children and adults were most likely to drown in natural bodies of water, whereas infants under age 1 and adults older than 85 were most likely to drown in a bath tub, according to the report.
The OMC Johnson and Evinrude engine brands, FICHT technology, and engine plants were recently purchased by Bombardier. The OMC boat brands and plants were purchased by Genmar. This purchase made Genmar the largest boat building company in the world.
The outboard motor is the most popular and widely used engine for propelling small boats. It is designed to be attached outside the boat transom and consists of three components: a self-contained unit that holds the engine itself, a propeller and gear box. Outboard motors are small, light in weight and quiet.