On Sat, 28 Aug 2004 16:26:41 +0000, Melandre wrote:

Looking at buying my first boat and don't know much about boating
unfortunately. Narrowed it down to 2 options: both are Bayliner
approx. 18' (either Capri 1750 or 1850 not sure) but one has an in
outboard (Force 120hp I think) and the other has an Inboard (120hp or
135hp can"t remember exactly).

The boat would be moored for a large portion of the year at a
sal****er marina (in North Vancouver, BC).

I am wondering if one type (O/B vs I/B) is considered a better
solution for sal****er. For example, with an I/B the option of not
having the leg in the water doesn"t exist while with an O/B I suppose
one could choose to raise the motor above water level (not sure if
this is wise or if the air/sal****er mix would create more damage than
simply leaving it in the water).

Any thoughts, advises, recommendations?

Andre

Hey, Neighbour! I'm in Delta, but Far Cove is in Lynwood in North Van.

My PERSONAL preference is inboard, especially if it's not on a trailer.
Working on an outboard when the boat is in the water is a severe PITA.
You'll see THOUSANDS of I/Os at the docks in Mosquito Creek or Lynwood -
fact, just about all the powerboats there are I/O (but most are much
larger than yours!)

You may also note that the outboards are usually not completely clear of
the water, and they are usually NOT "flushed" after every use. My
preference is a "fresh-water-cooled" inboard, so you don't have to worry
about salt water in the engine.

I'm not a Keen Fan of the I/O drive, though: I'd far prefer a "true"
inboard. Don't think you'd find one in an 18-footer, though.

One other thing: sounds like the outboard is a 2-stroke, while the inboard
is a 4-stroke. Again, my preference leans HARD towards the 4-stroke.

I'm a bit surprised you're gonna moor an 18-ft boat. Considering the cost
of moorage around here, I'd think a trailer would be a better option (in
which case, go for the outboard)

Lloyd Sumpter
"Far Cove" Catalina 36