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.

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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).

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