On Oct 4, 12:16 pm, wrote:
On Oct 3, 9:52 pm, Wayne.B wrote:

On Wed, 3 Oct 2007 16:20:22 -0400, "Eisboch" wrote:
Cheaper than comparable power outboards.

And repairable by ordinary mortals.

I dunno.. I was a chevy mechanice in the 80's and found once I took a
little look and got a couple of readouts from the local dealer, I have
been able to do most of the maintenance on my little outboards...

Another option no one has noted is an outboard, in a forward motor
well.

All the types of engine configurations have their pros and cons. The
commercial guys mostly run full inboards.

The price difference of the outboard is because it is completely
produced just for marine use. The inboards and i/o's leverage the
fact that part of the drive train is also used in other industries
thus lowering the cost through volume.

I have an i/o for my recreational trailer boat and I would not have an
outboard if you gave me one. If I kept a larger boat in a slip I'd
have an inboard.