Founded in 2018, Victor, New York-based Freedom Outboard builds full-size outboard motors adapted for shallow, muddy and saltwater running. Its patented closed-loop cooling system keeps surrounding water, silt and vegetation out of the engine, allowing the motors to operate without flushing or winterizing while retaining the quiet and efficiency of a modern four-stroke. The company’s designs grew from field testing in waterways ranging from upstate New York to Florida, Louisiana and Texas, and its current lineup is based on Tohatsu platforms.