What do you think? Outboard or inboard?

[speed29668]

What do you think? Outboard or inboard (I/O)? Of course I already have an opinion and I expect the results to be skewed a certain way due to the forum this is posted in, but I would like to hear your specifc reasons as to why you feel the way you do. Interested in both freshwater and saltwater use. Also intersted in what you have to say!

 

[Boatist]

Re: What do you think? Outboard or inboard?

Is the boat a 63 foot deep V Cabin Cruser or a 8 foot Jon boat???

 

[Trent]

Re: What do you think? Outboard or inboard?

Really depends on where you boat. What you do with it and the size of the boat. Iv got both and use differently.

 

[JS2]

Re: What do you think? Outboard or inboard?

I always buy 2 stroke carbureted outboards.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: What do you think? Outboard or inboard?

The good thing about the 63' is that there's usually room for a whole row of outboards.<br /><br />Hummmm.......another project!

 

[Oil Man]

Re: What do you think? Outboard or inboard?

I like to fish in the winter. Having an outboard means I don't have to drain the block, etc. after everytime I go out in the winter.<br /><br />Dave

 

[Jack Shellac]

Re: What do you think? Outboard or inboard?

I've had both and they each have thir advantages. I'd have to say I prefer the OB because it's easier to maintain and you don't have the cooling problems associated with I/O's [corrosion, trash, etc]. Of course, as a friend in the business points out, he can replace the whole I/O engine for the cost of a big OB powerhead. My counter is that if you maintain your OB , you won't ever be replacing the powerhead. I guess it all depends on how you use your boat and your personal preferences.

 

[Hooty]

Re: What do you think? Outboard or inboard?

In addition to the above reasons, there's just more room in the boat.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty

 

[Hooty]

Re: What do you think? Outboard or inboard?

...with an outboard.<br /><br />c/6<br /><br />Hooty