Smaller Evinrude outboards (15-30 HP) are workhorses for many first-responder and volunteer rescue operations—powering inflatable boats, jon boats, or auxiliary craft used in shallow-water searches, low-water extractions, or support roles during floods. These compact engines deliver the maneuverability needed in tight, debris-laden areas, but their lower units remain highly exposed to the same punishing conditions: submerged obstacles, concrete edges, and storm-scattered debr

In high-water rescue operations, every second counts—and every piece of equipment must perform under extreme conditions. Coast Guard units, local volunteer fire departments, swiftwater rescue teams, and emergency response agencies rely on Evinrude 40-65 HP outboards for their power, reliability, and ability to navigate flooded streets, rivers, and debris- filled waters. But submerged hazards like rocks, concrete barriers, vehicles, and floating wreckage pose a constant threat