"tony thomas" wrote in message
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It really depends on the boat. If your talking about a fishing boat then
chances are it is an outboard you want. For a cruiser/runabout - I/O
For at 30' cruiser - inboard.

But there are variations to this.
Decide the boat and the engine will probably decide for you. Just make
sure it is not underpowered.

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I am curious as to why you would suggest outboards for a fishing boat. It
seems to me that having the OBs hanging off the transom would be an
impediment to reeling in the big ones (or small ones for that matter).


--
Peter Aitken

On Thu, 12 May 2005 23:21:42 GMT, "Peter Aitken"
wrote:

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:M3Rge.74265$r53.37275@attbi_s21...
It really depends on the boat. If your talking about a fishing boat then
chances are it is an outboard you want. For a cruiser/runabout - I/O
For at 30' cruiser - inboard.

But there are variations to this.
Decide the boat and the engine will probably decide for you. Just make
sure it is not underpowered.

--

I am curious as to why you would suggest outboards for a fishing boat. It
seems to me that having the OBs hanging off the transom would be an
impediment to reeling in the big ones (or small ones for that matter).

Not really. With or without a bracket, a "tuna door" can be installed
with little or no muss, it looks good and if necessary, you can land
"the big one" through the door.

Later,

Tom

On Thu, 12 May 2005 23:21:42 GMT, "Peter Aitken" wrote:

"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:M3Rge.74265$r53.37275@attbi_s21...
It really depends on the boat. If your talking about a fishing boat then
chances are it is an outboard you want. For a cruiser/runabout - I/O
For at 30' cruiser - inboard.

But there are variations to this.
Decide the boat and the engine will probably decide for you. Just make
sure it is not underpowered.

--

I am curious as to why you would suggest outboards for a fishing boat. It
seems to me that having the OBs hanging off the transom would be an
impediment to reeling in the big ones (or small ones for that matter).

Take 'em to the side of the boat.
--
John H

"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."

Unless the boat is big enough to have true inboard(s), an I/O is going to be
in the way for fishing. This is why you see very few I/O fishing boats.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

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"Peter Aitken" wrote in message
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"tony thomas" wrote in message
news:M3Rge.74265$r53.37275@attbi_s21...
It really depends on the boat. If your talking about a fishing boat then
chances are it is an outboard you want. For a cruiser/runabout - I/O
For at 30' cruiser - inboard.

But there are variations to this.
Decide the boat and the engine will probably decide for you. Just make
sure it is not underpowered.

--

I am curious as to why you would suggest outboards for a fishing boat. It
seems to me that having the OBs hanging off the transom would be an
impediment to reeling in the big ones (or small ones for that matter).


--
Peter Aitken

On Fri, 13 May 2005 00:29:53 GMT, "tony thomas"
wrote:

Unless the boat is big enough to have true inboard(s), an I/O is going to be
in the way for fishing. This is why you see very few I/O fishing boats.

FYI: Just the other day, I saw a I/O, I'd guess around 25/27' or so,
with an extended swim platform, "tuna" door and the nicest cockpit
setup I've ever seen.

I haven't seen the owner yet, but I really want to find out who made
the boat - it almost looks custom.

Later,

Tom

On Fri, 13 May 2005 00:29:53 GMT, "tony thomas" wrote:

Unless the boat is big enough to have true inboard(s), an I/O is going to be
in the way for fishing. This is why you see very few I/O fishing boats.

I have an I/O used primarily for fishing. I've also been on a friend's Parker
(outboard) fishing. Where I have an engine cover to contend with, I also have a
nice place to cut bait, tie lures, sit, etc. Although my friend doesn't have an
engine cover, he does have to use a large cooler or two on which to do the same
thing. So, the 'room' ends up being close to the same.

--
John H

"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."

On 5/13/05, t.thomas wrote:
Unless the boat is big enough to have true inboard(s), an I/O is going to be
in the way for fishing. This is why you see very few I/O fishing boats.

A few I/O boats have been built with the engine amidships. They use a
jack shaft running under the cockpit sole to the drive unit.
Wellcraft had that option in a few of its models at one time. For an
I/O, it seemed like a better arrangement to me. Like a straight
inboard, it would have a better ride plus more room at the transom.

Rick

It may or may not have a better ride depending on hull design. But it would
be slower since you have all that engine weight moved forward. Trying to
trim that much weight out to reduce water drag on the hull would be
impossible. Probably whey they stopped making it.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

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On 5/13/05, t.thomas wrote:
Unless the boat is big enough to have true inboard(s), an I/O is going to
be
in the way for fishing. This is why you see very few I/O fishing boats.

A few I/O boats have been built with the engine amidships. They use a
jack shaft running under the cockpit sole to the drive unit.
Wellcraft had that option in a few of its models at one time. For an
I/O, it seemed like a better arrangement to me. Like a straight
inboard, it would have a better ride plus more room at the transom.

Rick

Agreed on the top speed. But if that's a priority, I'd skip the I/O
altogether and go with an outboard. By "better ride", I mean a more
comfortable platform, easier motion, even when dead in the water. For
spending all day long in a moderate sea, I'd rather have my weight
concentrated low and in the middle. It makes a big difference in the
way you feel at the end of the day.

Rick.

On 5/14/05, t.thomas wrote:
It may or may not have a better ride depending on hull design. But it would
be slower since you have all that engine weight moved forward. Trying to
trim that much weight out to reduce water drag on the hull would be
impossible. Probably whey they stopped making it.

--
Tony
my boats and cars at http://t.thomas.home.mchsi.com

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wrote in message
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On 5/13/05, t.thomas wrote:
Unless the boat is big enough to have true inboard(s), an I/O is going to
be
in the way for fishing. This is why you see very few I/O fishing boats.

A few I/O boats have been built with the engine amidships. They use a
jack shaft running under the cockpit sole to the drive unit.
Wellcraft had that option in a few of its models at one time. For an
I/O, it seemed like a better arrangement to me. Like a straight
inboard, it would have a better ride plus more room at the transom.

Rick

wrote in message
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On 5/13/05, t.thomas wrote:
Unless the boat is big enough to have true inboard(s), an I/O is going to
be
in the way for fishing. This is why you see very few I/O fishing boats.

A few I/O boats have been built with the engine amidships. They use a
jack shaft running under the cockpit sole to the drive unit.
Wellcraft had that option in a few of its models at one time. For an
I/O, it seemed like a better arrangement to me. Like a straight
inboard, it would have a better ride plus more room at the transom.

Rick

Albemarle and Carolina Classic both take that approach. Nice fishing boats!

--
Peter Aitken