Posted: 10/05/2025

Marine Boats Industry to reduce Petroleum-Based Plastics in Outboard Motor Packaging

By Combining Biodegradable Green Planet™ Shipping Material With Specially Shaped Corrugated Cardboard, Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Outboards Will Be Protected While Protecting The Environment.
Marine Outboard Motor SG announced today that outboard motors will soon arrive from Evinrude, Honda, Mercury, Suzuki Tohatsu, Torqeedo, Yamaha Motor Company in specialized packaging developed to significantly reduce overall waste and the use of petroleum-based plastics.
This will be achieved through two important changes: First, Outboard Motor is replacing traditional polystyrene foam packing material with Green Planet™, a biodegradable polymer developed by Kaneka Corporation that is easily decomposable in seawater and is made from 100-percent biomass-derived polymers.
Marine Industry News on Jul 14, 2023 8:02:14 AM
Hand Laid Fiberglass Deep "V" Hull
Stringer System Laminated into Hull
Diamond Shape Non-Skid Deck
Integrated Marine Grade Aluminum Fuel Tank - 44 gallons
Marine Grade Aluminum Water Tank with Pump and Shower
Plastic External Transom Plate
Aluminum Internal Transom Plate
Splash Well, Draining
2 Bow Inside Sets of 2 Handles on Tubes
2 Inside Sets of 2 Handles on Tubes
2 Stainless Steel Bow Handles on Tubes
Raised Double Rub Rail
Push Push Plastic Non-Corrosive 2 Stage Inflation Valves
Orca (CSM) Five Layer Coated Fabric
Closed Cell Foam Upholstery
Fiberglass Console with Forward Seat & Cushion
Leaning Bolster
Integrated Stern Seat with Storage
2 Deck Drains & Hull Drain with Plug
Bow Locker/Seat
Bow Hatch Cushion
Console Front Access Lid
Bow Step with Fold Down Stainless Steel Cleat & Running Lights
360° White Light Navigation Pole
Stainless Steel Grab Handles on Tubes
Lateral Fold Down Stainless Steel Cleat
(4) Stainless Steel Davit Lifting Points
Stainless Steel Bow Eye
Stainless Steel Tie Down & Towing Rings
Stainless Steel Console Grab Rail
Plexiglass Windshield
(2) Deluxe Carbon Fiber Style Pannel
(8) Waterproof Rocker Switches with Circuit Brakers
Battery Box
Battery Switch
Fuel and Water Separator Filter
Sending Unit
Automatic Bilge Pump 750 GPH
Battery Charger
Hydraulic Steering System
Stainless Steel Steering Wheel with Knob
Complete Tin Wiring & Heat Shrink Seal Terminals
(4) Layers Reinforced Seams
Hand Pump
Maintenance Kit
Owner's Manual
Sidemount remote with harness and keyswitch
Command Link Round tach and speedo
Mechanical control cables
Overall Length: 19'
Overall Width: 8'4"
Interior Length: 14'11"
Interior Width: 4'4"
Approx. Weight: 1,252 lbs (Boat Only)
Capacity: 15 persons or 3,901 lbs
Rec Motor: 115hp X-Long Shaft
Max Motor: 150hp X-Long Shaft
Tube Diameter: 22"
Air Chambers: 5
Fuel Tank: 44 Gallons
Fabric Type: Hypalon
Warranty: AB Inflatables 10-Year Warranty
Horsepower: 115hp
Cylinders: 4 cyl
Shaft Length: 25" X-Long
Steering: Remote Mechanical
Starter: Electric
Weight: 386 lbs
Trim/Tilt: Power Trim & Tilt
Alternator Output: 35 amp
Degree of Tilt: 70°
Degree of Trim: -4° through +16°
Full Throttle Range: 5300 - 6300 rpm
Displacement: 1.8L
Fuel Induction System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Warranty: Yamaha 3-Year Warranty
Horsepower: 150hp
Cylinders: 4 cyl
Shaft Length: 25" X-Long
Steering: Remote Mechanical
Starter: Electric
Weight: 489 lbs
Trim/Tilt: Power Trim & Tilt
Alternator Output: 35 amp
Degree of Tilt: 70°
Degree of Trim: -4° through +16°
Full Throttle Range: 5000 - 6000 rpm
Displacement: 2.7L
Fuel Induction System: Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI)
Warranty: Yamaha 3-Year Warranty