You don't pick a marine engine in a vacuum. You pick it for the hull it has to push, the water you're on, and the kind of boating you actually do. Two very different options sit at opposite ends of the propulsion spectrum: the Dodge V10 8.0L Indmar Marine Inboard Boat Engine Motor Brand New 0 Hours and the Outboard Boat Engine Motor For All Kinds of Small Boats 2 Stroke 2.3 HP 52CC. One is a zero-hour inboard powerhouse; the other is a tiny outboard for small craft. This head-to-head sorts out which one belongs on your boat.
Quick verdict
If you're rebuilding or repowering a serious inboard boat with a big hull, the Dodge V10 Indmar will get the job done. If you just need to move an inflatable, rubber boat, or small fishing boat across a lake, the outboard is the practical pick. Neither is a universal solution; they solve completely different boating problems.
Dodge V10 Indmar vs 2.3 HP outboard at a glance
| Aspect | Dodge V10 Indmar Inboard | Outboard 2.3 HP 52CC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | USD 9,500.00 | USD 165.63 |
| Horsepower | 305 HP | 2.3 HP |
| Engine type | 8.0L V10, 4-stroke | 52CC, 2-stroke, forced-air cooling |
| Condition | New, zero hours | New |
| Best suited for | Inboard marine applications | Inflatable, rubber, or fishing boats up to about 2.5m |
Where the Dodge V10 Indmar wins
- The Indmar inboard is rated for 450 lb-ft of torque, so it's built to move a heavy hull with low-end grunt rather than top-end speed.
- It has never been fired and still has oil in the crankcase, so it's as close to a fresh engine as you'll find.
- As an inboard engine, it's designed for installation inside a boat rather than hanging off the transom.
Where the 2.3 HP outboard wins
- The little outboard is lightweight at about 20 lbs net, so it's easy to carry and mount on a small boat.
- It has a built-in fuel tank, manual trim and tilt, CDI ignition, and a 3-blade propeller, making it a self-contained package.
- It's designed for inflatable, rubber, and fishing boats up to around 2.5 meters, which makes it a precise fit for dinghies and tenders.
Product notes
Dodge V10 8.0L Indmar Marine Inboard Boat Engine Motor Brand New 0 Hours
The headline numbers here are 305 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque from an 8.0L V10, which makes this Indmar inboard a serious contender for a big-boat repower. It's a 4-stroke based on the Dodge V10 truck engine, with an iron block designed for low-end grunt rather than top-end rpm. The engine has never been fired and currently has oil in the crankcase, so it's about as close to a zero-hour marine powerplant as you'll find. The catch is that it's not a perfect showpiece: there are scrapes and scratches from years of storage, and the engine carries no warranty. At $9,500, this is an investment for someone with a specific hull waiting for a unique powerplant, not a casual purchase. If your boat needs an inboard V10, this is the one.
Outboard Boat Engine Motor For All Kinds of Small Boats 2 Stroke 2.3 HP 52CC
This 2-stroke outboard is built for small work. It displaces 52cc and produces 2.3 HP, with a 3-blade propeller and a built-in fuel tank. The manual trim and tilt let you adjust thrust without extra controls, and CDI ignition keeps starting simple. It's intended for inflatable boats, rubber boats, and fishing boats up to about 2.5 meters, which is a much narrower envelope than the V10 inboard. The price is $165.63, making it one of the most accessible ways to motor a small craft. The limitation is that you're mixing gasoline and 2-stroke oil at a 25:1 ratio before every trip, and the specified 2.5-meter boat range means it's not meant for larger or heavily loaded craft. For a small boat on protected water, it gets the job done.
Final choice by use case
If your boat is a large inboard with the space and mounting setup for an inboard engine, the Dodge V10 Indmar inboard makes sense. You get the power to lift and push a big hull, and the engine's history is a clean slate. Just be ready for the storage marks and the no-warranty situation.
If your boat is an inflatable, a rubber dinghy, or a compact fishing craft, the small outboard is the practical pick. It's lightweight and easy to carry. Plan to mix fuel before each trip, and keep it on the small craft it's designed for.
