2006-08-13 16:12:34 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
A true inboard works very well for a ski boat, a stern drive (some times refered to as a I/O, or "inboard / outboard" works very well for a larger pleasure or performance craft. Outboards work very well for light boats with a shallow draft. As previously pointed out, most inboard applications use automotive style engines, where as an outboard uses a application specific engine. Outboards will generally have a lower weight to horse power ratio, with very high horsepower for the size package. They tend to run at a higher RPM than a stern drive. Outboards tend to be noisey and expensive to repair or replace. Inboards are usually easier to have repaired or to work on by the DIY or shade tree mechanic. The inboard tends to offer better torque and a lower cruising RPM. As for fuel consumption, inboard or outboard, they all use fuel like an ocean liner. As long as you don't settle for an underpowered 4 cylinder, a stern drive or inboard is usually a better deal on a pleasure boat.
2006-08-14 03:56:26 · answer #1 · answered by shfincter S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say an inboard. Take it from someone who owns an outboard. Unless you have a bass boat, make life easy and cheaper on yourself w/ an inboard. Its 4 stroke, conventional technology, and when you lift the cover you will know what the heck you are looking at.
2006-08-14 11:17:59 · answer #2 · answered by Marrs G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the size of the boat and what you are going to use it for and where you are going to use it. If you are going off shore an outboard can come out of the water in rough seas, then an inboard is better. If you are powering a sailboat under 30 feet an outboard is fine in small water.It will take you to hull speed. If you are going for speed in a power boat it still depends on where you want to go,
2006-08-14 01:05:23 · answer #3 · answered by science teacher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Outboards are made for boats only. Inboards are a spin off of automobile engines. Boats are made for water, cars are made for land. In less your talking about a yahtt or a ship, I would go with an outboard. Its all in the engineering. Sorry about the spelling, spell check not working.
2006-08-13 18:07:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the size of the boat you want,and what it will be used for. I have a bass boat 18 ft. long with a 115 H.P. evinrude motor. It does just fine for that size boat,but it is just for fishing. If you are going to play and ride you need a bigger boat with Inboard. They burn fuel like the space shuttle.
2006-08-13 16:23:33 · answer #5 · answered by sumrtanman 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on what you are wanting to use the boat for, if its just your basic fishing then outboard..if you want to go skiing and tubing etc I would go with an inboard
2006-08-13 16:18:31 · answer #6 · answered by Purpslinger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An inboard, if the boat is large enough for it.
2006-08-13 16:21:05 · answer #7 · answered by szydkids 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inboard motor for right here motives: No motor magnificent on the transom waiting to be stolen or vandalized. gas storage it incredibly is provided-in and not saved in a can on deck. greater effectual weight distribution interior the boat. The inboard is designed with the engine and gas tank critical to the form. Outboard motor for right here motives: Motor might nicely be bumped off and saved for the period of off season. low value for boat. the determination is yours, yet those are a number of the flaws to contemplate.
2016-12-11 08:14:51 · answer #8 · answered by lesniewski 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both are great just different type of applications, and both work very well
2006-08-14 00:40:55 · answer #9 · answered by Mechanical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
link said it well... outboard, hands down.
2006-08-14 14:19:47 · answer #10 · answered by wannac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋