My business was founded in 2010 when I inherited a 1970 Johnson 9.5hp motor with matching 14' Starcraft aluminum boat.  After sitting since 1987, it had a pine tree growing from the original mahogany bench seat and about 100lbs of rotting, slimy pine needles. Countless hours later rehabbing both boat and motor, I spent that summer on the water and realized how much I enjoyed working on OMC motors.

In 2013, NH Outboards was formed and began formal business operations reconditioning small OMC motors up to 25hp. In 2016, the name of the company changed to Runner Outboards to create a broader name reflecting the slogan "It's a Runner!," a play on the reaction folks have when they start a motor that has been left unused for a long time, and a "tip of the cap" to the durability, reliability, and quality American product produced by OMC (something that sadly is missing in many of today's outboard motors). In 2019, the name was changed from Runner Outboards to Riverside Outboards to reflect the current shop location, with the company logo updated to a more modern appearance.

2019 also marked the next step for my education, I began studying how to work on ETEC motors and took BRP coursework to become familiar with the last generation of 2-stroke motors produced with formal educational materials.  I am happy to provide full service and parts for ETEC outboards.

My personal vessels are powered by the same inventory I sell and span in age from the 1950's through 2010's.  They all work just fine.  They didn't when I first acquired them, but with  service work, they are reliable daily drivers and ones I enjoy using.  I travel regularly with my boats throughout the northeast and run my personal motors the way they should.

There's no reason why you can't enjoy the same experience out of a used motor, so long as you're willing to care for it and learn a little bit about them as an operator.  You don't have to be a mechanic, you just have to be willing to understand the basics, no different than caring for a lawn mower, weed wacker, or chain saw.

If you have an old motor that needs fixing, I'll do what I can to help you.