109jb
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Re: another new boat looker...
I/O vs Outboard
The I/O requires winterization if you live where temps get below freezing or you risk a busted block or other. The outboard can simply be placed in the lowered position and all of the water inside it will drain.
Motor replacement of an outboard is obviously easier if something happens that requires a new motor.
I/O's reguire periodic replacement of the bellows to prevent leaks into the hull
I/O's have gimbles that wear out and need replacement whereas an outboard doesn't have them.
An I/O has a big hole cut in the transom below the waterline for the outdrive to pass through.
I/O's have the potential for fuel and coolant leaks within the bilge area of the boat.
I/O's require bilge blowers, most outboards don't.
I/O's are more efficient than 2-stroke OB's
I/O's are more environmentally freindly compared to 2-stroke OB's.
I/O's don't have a motor sticking up in the air.
Outboards don't reside inside the boat.
Used I/O's appear to be cheaper to acquire than a comparable horsepower OB boat.
I personally prefer outboards and on the 3 I have owned, I have had no maintenance costs other than what I do for storage. For winter storage, I do the following:
1. Last few tanks of fuel for the season are treated with Sea Foam or Sta-bil per instructions.
2. After last outing, I put the muffs on, run engine and fog it
3. Park boat and plug in battery maintainer
That's it. In the spring I do the following to get it ready:
1. Clean air cleaner and install
2. Start it up
3. Hit the water
4. Run sea foam for the first couple tanks.
This has worked for me for the past 10 years with no problems. Other than storage, I have only had to replace spark plugs.
I also like outboards better for fishing in shallow waters, but it can be argued that without the motor sticking up you can work the fish better, but then again, the motor hood hampers that on an I/O.
I'm an outboard man myself, but may be acquiring an I/O for free from my dad. It hasn't run in many years and If I can't get it to I will probably convert it to outboard power.
I/O vs Outboard
The I/O requires winterization if you live where temps get below freezing or you risk a busted block or other. The outboard can simply be placed in the lowered position and all of the water inside it will drain.
Motor replacement of an outboard is obviously easier if something happens that requires a new motor.
I/O's reguire periodic replacement of the bellows to prevent leaks into the hull
I/O's have gimbles that wear out and need replacement whereas an outboard doesn't have them.
An I/O has a big hole cut in the transom below the waterline for the outdrive to pass through.
I/O's have the potential for fuel and coolant leaks within the bilge area of the boat.
I/O's require bilge blowers, most outboards don't.
I/O's are more efficient than 2-stroke OB's
I/O's are more environmentally freindly compared to 2-stroke OB's.
I/O's don't have a motor sticking up in the air.
Outboards don't reside inside the boat.
Used I/O's appear to be cheaper to acquire than a comparable horsepower OB boat.
I personally prefer outboards and on the 3 I have owned, I have had no maintenance costs other than what I do for storage. For winter storage, I do the following:
1. Last few tanks of fuel for the season are treated with Sea Foam or Sta-bil per instructions.
2. After last outing, I put the muffs on, run engine and fog it
3. Park boat and plug in battery maintainer
That's it. In the spring I do the following to get it ready:
1. Clean air cleaner and install
2. Start it up
3. Hit the water
4. Run sea foam for the first couple tanks.
This has worked for me for the past 10 years with no problems. Other than storage, I have only had to replace spark plugs.
I also like outboards better for fishing in shallow waters, but it can be argued that without the motor sticking up you can work the fish better, but then again, the motor hood hampers that on an I/O.
I'm an outboard man myself, but may be acquiring an I/O for free from my dad. It hasn't run in many years and If I can't get it to I will probably convert it to outboard power.
