ugabulldog
Cadet
- Joined
- May 30, 2009
- Messages
- 11
Wife and I have decided to purchase boat we can enjoy on a large lake near our home. I know next to nothing about boats but have no problem researching, that's what i love about the internet. We would like to get a used small, 16' runabout type, kinda like a bayliner capri. My question is about engines mainly I guess, looking for the most dependable and inexpensive to work on or replace if ever needed. (I read the sticky about "no such thing as a perfect boat" and I believe it) From the little I've read, would an outboard meet my criteria more than an I/O? what about a jet boat, if so are 2 cycles better than relying on an oil pump? I have read about the pros and cons of diff. engines ie: taking up space, difficulty in steering at low speeds, etc. Mainly trying to focus on dependability and affordablity. Please go easy on this boat newbie, thanks.
ps- I know forum says no engine topics but since I am asking about all instead of a specific, I figured this would be the best spot to post.
ps- I know forum says no engine topics but since I am asking about all instead of a specific, I figured this would be the best spot to post.