inboard boat or outboard boat?

[chiefalen]

Re: inboard boat or outboard boat?

What don't you agree with ? That a outboard in saltwater is toast in say 5-6 years.

Or that i/o will last 20-30 years ?

Anyway hes in freshwater, last forever nothing rusts in AZ.

 

[danny9696]

Re: inboard boat or outboard boat?

You guys are GREAT! all of you have been great help, hope it keeps coming, I do want an I/O, sounds like it would be a good choice for a family boat and the boss(wife) wants a sun deck on the back plus my merc OB was very loud, I will never see salt water but lots fresh water, my OB was a pain because I had to change jets every time I changed elevation I live in the mountain(7000' plus) We have a lake close that we play on but we vacation at 1200' to 3500' so it was a pain to get it right (fixed jet set up). I have a fully equiped shop and I love a chalenge and if it means learning new things bring it on.

Please keep em coming I am loving all the feed back, no OMC that much i will remember

 

[haskindm]

Re: inboard boat or outboard boat?

For me, its another vote for outboards, but it is a very personal decision. It is like the conversation between two friends:

Friend 1: "I guess it is a good thing that we all like different things; otherwise if everyone felt like me, they would all want my wife!"

Friend 2: "Yeah, and if everyone felt like me, nobody would have her!"

To me an I/O has all of the disadvantages of an outboard, plus all of the disadvantages of an inboard, and the advantages of neither!

With the new 4-stroke outboards, even the noise has been reduced. With proper maintenance, either will give you good service, I don't believe the "outboards will only last 5-6 years in saltwater" theory. My last outboard is still going strong after 25 years of being used ONLY in saltwater. It has been carefully maintained, but has held up well.

YOU will need to decide which setup is best for you. Each is its own compromise.

Good luck and have fun!

 

[NCLakeboater]

Re: inboard boat or outboard boat?

Great information as usual. I like the clean look of the transom with the I/O, however for me it's come down to location and usage. As I will be boating on a lake in NC, the outboard will allow me extend the boating season with less winterization that the outboard will provide.

 

[xxturbowesxx]

Re: inboard boat or outboard boat?

What don't you agree with ? That a outboard in saltwater is toast in say 5-6 years.

Or that i/o will last 20-30 years ?

Anyway hes in freshwater, last forever nothing rusts in AZ.

I have to disagree my parents have 2 boats both outboards that are docked behind our house in saltwater we have an 88 mercury 150hp that was bought with the boat new and lived in saltwater for 21 years without problems. We flush and wash down after every use.. We also have a 10 year old yamaha...I would think I/O or outboard if they are used in saltwater without rinsing they will be toast in the same amount of time.

 

[triumphrick]

Re: inboard boat or outboard boat?

What don't you agree with ? That a outboard in saltwater is toast in say 5-6 years.

Jeez, Chief. Someone reading this might actually believe you. Gotta agree with the mod....where are your facts.

You might want to check these out. They are from my 93 Yamaha 85 that I just sold. Looks pretty good to me....

 

[kaferhaus]

Re: inboard boat or outboard boat?

Maybe NJ has some super toxic salt water!

At the ramps down here you'll see 70s vintage outboads all over the place.

Until a few years ago I had a skiff with a 1975 Evinrude on it. I sold that boat/motor and the youngster I sold it too is still running it almost every weekend. My uncle bought it new and it was never in anything but salt water.

While I like inboards I haven't owned one in many years. I've always thought of I/Os as bastard rigs that were overly complicated and dangerous due to the "boot" that covered a very large hole in the transom.. That boot is also the biggest cause of sinkings of that type of boat as the owners seldom check them for cracking... and some animals apparently like chewing on them..

 

[This_lil_fishy]

Re: inboard boat or outboard boat?

I like peaceful fishing. My 2-stroke OB is okay, easy to fix, it's all packed in there, but I don't need to learn yoga to get at the parts....but noisy and smelly with a tail wind. My next is going to be an IO, all the OB were we've owned have been very expensive on parts...to be far, they've all been old motors. Also, a nice quiet IO will be prefered early in the morning when trolling on the big lakes...or out cruising with friends, we can chat without yelling. Haven't seen that boot in a few years, but certainly something that needs attention..particularly if you are looking to buy an older boat.

Ian

 

[triumphrick]

Re: inboard boat or outboard boat?

My 2-stroke OB is okay, easy to fix, it's all packed in there, ....but noisy and smelly with a tail wind. ..to be far, they've all been old motors. Ian

Can you say "4 stroke"?? I know they are sold in Canada, my wife's cousin just bought a Honda on their new boat there and it happens to be quieter than the I/O on their older boat..

 

[uscboy]

Re: inboard boat or outboard boat?

Neither!

I vote jet.

 

[grego]

Re: inboard boat or outboard boat?

Getting BACK TO! topic. Stay with what you know. the inboard will only confuse you more. you will NOT! like the capri! it sits several BUT! while at idle and 7 moving around. It does not make for an afternoon picknick. Look for larger boat. imho!

 

[Utahboatnut]

Re: inboard boat or outboard boat?

One thing to keep in mind also on an OB(at least around here in utah) is the older the OB the fewer people there are that do work on them. My last boat was a mid 80's wellcraft with a 200hp OB and while I loved the ease of everything (winterization/waterpump/low weight) there was NOBODY that would touch the thing due to its age seemed nuts to me but thats how it was. I now have a 20' Crownline open bow with a 350 merc I/O, and I do like it alot. Much harder to winterize yes, but parts are WAY easy to get and mechanics to do the stuff I can't are plentiful. If you are an auto mechanic you would be able to do most of the stuff yourself(maint.wise) get a good factory manual to help out. I think(just my opinion) a 21' open bow with a 350 I/O would suit your needs very well. I live in SLC Utah but I boat all over Powell, Mead, sand hollow, and mountian lakes(6-8k feet) and never have the jetting probs I did with my OB. Good luck...