A thorough research of all available outboard engines was undertaken by Dave Cook and three engines were shortlisted – these being Honda, Mariner and Yamaha, but based on price, dealer and servicing location, and being the RNLI outboard engine of choice, we today collected from Bill Higham Marine Limited of Worsley, Manchester, a brand new Mariner F6M (6 horsepower) outboard engine at a total cost of £1275.00.