Editor's note: Evinrude ceased production in 2020.

The Evinrude MFE is one unusual outboard - it can run on everything from gasoline to Jack Daniels. It can be submerged, drained, and fired right up. And it's the choice of the Navy Seals, when it comes to outboard engines used for their landing craft. Want to learn more about the Evinrude MFE? Check out the video:


Evinrude 55 MFEWith an outboard engine this unusual, there is, of course, a lot more to this story. Read boats.com contributor Gary Reich's full review of the Evinrude MFE outboard, to find out the whole scoop. And if you're an Evinrude fan, be sure to check out our review of the all-new G2, Evinrude's latest and greatest high-tech two-stroke outboard engine.

Written by: Gary Reich
Gary Reich is a Chesapeake Bay-based freelance writer and photojournalist with over 25 years of experience in the marine industry. He is the former editor of PropTalk Magazine and was the managing editor of the Waterway Guide. His writing and photography have been published in PassageMaker Magazine, Soundings, Fly Fishing in Salt Waters, Yachting Magazine, and Lakeland Boating, among others.