Two more advantages...

Inexpensive. Less that half the cost of an equivalent out-drive.

Simplicity. Two moving parts. No gears, shafts, u-joints, bellows, etc.

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It's just about going fast...that's all...

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"JimL" wrote in message
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Just to name two disadvantages. :^) Their main advantage, if
it's what you want/need is the shallow water capability.

-JimL

Florida Keyz wrote:
major fuel use increase, and hp loss. Guess you know that