On 3/6/2010 9:01 PM, Eisboch wrote:
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Inboards cannot compete with four stroke outboards if you are talking
similar horsepower. They weigh more, and the way they are hooked to the
prop is less efficient, whether you are using one via an outdrive or a
propshaft angled through the boat's bottom. The outboard's drive system is
less complex than that of an outdrive, and more reliable, plus you can
pull it completely out of the water. No big gasket on the transom, either.
The "straight inboard" shaft assembly is less complex than that of the
outboard, but...the inboard prop is angled. That is less efficient.


Depends on the size of the boat.

Eisboch


You stupid ****z, I talking about the little jon boats I own. Big
boats (anything bigger than mine) should be taxed off the water.

On 06/03/2010 6:10 PM, Harry wrote:
On 3/6/10 7:55 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:40:31 -0700,
wrote:

Guess outboard is the way then. Kind of specing out what I want. But
like inboards as they tend to be better on fuel millage.

That was when most outboards were 2 strokes and fairly primitive
designs at that.
I bet the new 4 stroke outboards do as well or better than an inboard
if the inboard is not using the same kind of computer EFI. Even then
you still have a weight penalty.


Inboards cannot compete with four stroke outboards if you are talking
similar horsepower. They weigh more, and the way they are hooked to the
prop is less efficient, whether you are using one via an outdrive or a
propshaft angled through the boat's bottom. The outboard's drive system
is less complex than that of an outdrive, and more reliable, plus you
can pull it completely out of the water. No big gasket on the transom,
either. The "straight inboard" shaft assembly is less complex than that
of the outboard, but...the inboard prop is angled. That is less efficient.

So are ypou saying outboards are better? More or as reliable?

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On 3/6/10 9:18 PM, Canuck57 wrote:
On 06/03/2010 6:10 PM, Harry wrote:
On 3/6/10 7:55 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:40:31 -0700,
wrote:

Guess outboard is the way then. Kind of specing out what I want. But
like inboards as they tend to be better on fuel millage.

That was when most outboards were 2 strokes and fairly primitive
designs at that.
I bet the new 4 stroke outboards do as well or better than an inboard
if the inboard is not using the same kind of computer EFI. Even then
you still have a weight penalty.


Inboards cannot compete with four stroke outboards if you are talking
similar horsepower. They weigh more, and the way they are hooked to the
prop is less efficient, whether you are using one via an outdrive or a
propshaft angled through the boat's bottom. The outboard's drive system
is less complex than that of an outdrive, and more reliable, plus you
can pull it completely out of the water. No big gasket on the transom,
either. The "straight inboard" shaft assembly is less complex than that
of the outboard, but...the inboard prop is angled. That is less
efficient.

So are ypou saying outboards are better? More or as reliable?


Four cycle gas outboard vs. gas inboard? I'd think that longevity and
reliability depend upon how the owner runs the engine and how well he
maintains it. Running the engine at an appropriate cruise speed, not at
WOT, changing oil, filters and other fluids, et cetera, is what matters
most after purchase.



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On 06/03/2010 5:55 PM, wrote:
On Sat, 06 Mar 2010 14:40:31 -0700,
wrote:

Guess outboard is the way then. Kind of specing out what I want. But
like inboards as they tend to be better on fuel millage.

That was when most outboards were 2 strokes and fairly primitive
designs at that.
I bet the new 4 stroke outboards do as well or better than an inboard
if the inboard is not using the same kind of computer EFI. Even then
you still have a weight penalty.

I would be going 4 stoke for sure, want range and fuel mileage not power
out of the hole. I can always put a 5 hp kicker for trolling.

I plan on using it for inland fishing. Plan on towing it with the
truck. Lake of the Woods and Rainy river will be the biggest water it sees.

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"Canuck57" wrote in message
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Does Ford make motors used in boats?

I ask as Ford just outsold GM as the #1 sales in the US. And there is a
stench on GM for bailouts, I have a fundimental issue with. That is, I
will not spend my money on a corporation that is in my pocket via
taxations.

So does Ford supply inboard motors to anyone?

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They used to. Red Line was a major supplier. A problem was there were the
good Windsor engine, but the industrial division was the supplier. Pulley's
were different etc. So was hard to get accessory replacement parts.

Canuck57 wrote:

Does Ford make motors used in boats?

I ask as Ford just outsold GM as the #1 sales in the US. And there is
a stench on GM for bailouts, I have a fundimental issue with. That
is, I will not spend my money on a corporation that is in my pocket
via taxations.

So does Ford supply inboard motors to anyone?

I had a 4cyl Ford in my boat years ago. It was a VIP with an OMC Cobra I/O.

Larry