On Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:19:15 -0700, Tim wrote:

I've been thinking about this and haven't really come to any
conclusion, But While in S. Florida this summer I was looking at the
fishing boats. and of course you had your diesel or large gas powered
Bluewater battlewagons, as Chuck would mention, they 40 footers with
three tier tuna towers etc. But then you had the smaller center
console sport fisherman craft, like the 22' - 27' Makos, Gradys,
Parkers, etc Thhat were all equipped with large outboard single or
dual.

I was wondering why, especially in the smaller craft there was the
absense of I/O's Like Mercruiser, volvo penta, etc.

Anyone I've talked to has never given me a direct conclusive answer.

Does it have to do with the salt water? handling charistics? etc?

I don't know why the I/O's arn't popular for intermediate sport
fishing.

Thats why I'm asking.

THANKS!

Tim, I had an I/O in my 21' Proline. I'll never have another I/O.

They must be winterized and de-winterized. Changing the oil is a nightmare.
In fact, almost any maintenance, other than checking the belt, is a
nightmare. Replacing manifolds and risers is a pain, besides being costly.
In the Ches Bay, they should be changed about every 7-8 years. I waited
until the ninth year. Had to be towed in.