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