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Outboard vs. Inboard
On 24 Mar 2004 11:14:44 GMT, (HugYourPug) wrote:
What are the relative merits of each. I have been looking at some boats and the
inboards seem to offer a lot more boat for the money, but a lot of people buy
outboards, so there must be some merit there. Fishing, cruising and skiing are
the objective.
I have an I/O in a 1997 21' Proline, and have been pretty satisfied
overall. I've had none of the outdrive maintenance problems mentioned,
but I do get it serviced regularly, with a major service about every
three years ($350 appx). The engine compartment takes up 9 square feet
of floor space, which is sometimes troublesome when fishing, but on
the other hand it provides more seating room when I'm playing around.
I've not yet replaced the exhaust manifolds and risers, used in the
Chesapeake Bay, but I religiously flush the engine with fresh water
after each trip. Also, my boat is kept in a boatel, so the outdrive is
not left in the water.
My next boat (if I ever get one) will probably have an outboard,
something like a Parker 2520XL. But that's only because that boat
comes with outboards. When I look at the cost of replacing an outboard
vs an inboard, I become happier with my inboard engine.
It's kind of nice seeing basically the same engine in my boat and in
my pickup. Gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling.
My $0.02.
John H
On the 'Poco Loco' out of Deale, MD
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!
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