On Fri, 13 Feb 2004 22:33:33 -0400, "Ken Heaton"
wrote:

Advantages: ease of access,

Debateable actually, if you're out sailing and the weather is deteriorating,
say it's starting to rain and blow and you are having engine troubles, try
working on that 100 lb outboard while its hanging over the stern in the wind
and the rain. See what I mean? Not too hard to loose some small part or
tool overboard. With an inboard you're down below, probably uncomfortable
and dropping things, but they are still in the boat and you aren't opening
the engine to rain and spray.

I agree...I was referring more to the access while at dock...you can
lash a pram under the transom and with a bucket and small tool kit, do
90% of your maintenance in the nice fresh air and sunshine, instead of
in a dimly lit cave.


more god bits snipped

Man, and I thought crucifixion was nasty...god bits, indeed!

R.