Method and system for providing an outboard engine

Abstract

A method for providing an outboard engine to a client includes providing the client with an outboard engine core having an engine and an electronic management module, the electronic management module being adapted to run at least one of a plurality of software. Each of the plurality of software (i) is adapted to control at least one engine operating parameter during operation of the engine, and (ii) corresponds to at least one engine operation mode selected from a list of engine operation modes. The method also includes providing the client with the list of engine operation modes, requesting from the client a selection of at least one engine operation mode, and allowing the client to activate at least one of the plurality of software corresponding to the selection on the electronic management module. A system for providing an outboard engine to a client is also disclosed.

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         23 . An outboard engine supply system comprising:
 an outboard engine core to be provided to a client, the outboard engine core comprising:
 an engine, and 
 an electronic management module connected to the engine and configured to run at least one of a plurality of software selected from a software library; and 
   a database configured to be electronically connectable to the electronic management module,
 the database comprising the software library, each software of the software library being configured to be run on the electronic management module to control at least one engine operating parameter during operation of the engine according to at least one engine operation mode, and 
 the database restricting access to at least one specific software corresponding to a given engine operation mode selected by the client. 
   
     
     
         24 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein:
 the at least one engine operating parameter is power output; and   the at least one engine operation mode corresponds to maximum allowed power outputs of the engine.   
     
     
         25 . The system of  claim 23 , further comprising:
 a secured electronic connection to the database.   
     
     
         26 . The system of  claim 23 , wherein:
 the software library is stored in the electronic management module.   
     
     
         27 . The system of  claim 26 , wherein access to the at least one specific software corresponding to a given engine operation mode is provided to the client upon entry of an access code on one of the electronic management module and an electronic management module interface device.