Im interested in about a 16-19 ft. skiing boat. Surprisingly there is not too much difference in price between the two. At least from what I have seen.
2006-11-29 19:37:02 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
both the first two guys have good points. on ski boats noise becomes a factor...inboard. if you have to buy a new engine, believe it or not, inboard will be cheaper. you will need a pro to change out an inboard and you can change an outboard yourself with minimum equipment. and the list is endless. i'd recommend the inboard or inboard/outboard just due to convenience and looks.
2006-11-30 09:54:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Inboard. why on earth would you need to be able to replace the engine so easily that an outboard would be a better choice? I am guessing just by the ? that you likely won't be doing any engine replacing yourself, anyway. And its not any harder, the boat has to come out of the water, period. you can get a rope, or leg, caught in an outboard prop. Inboards are not gonna have the prop ripped off or bent on a rock just under the surface, either.
2006-12-01 11:05:40 · answer #2 · answered by EileenNellie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
inboards aleast you wont worry about knocking your lower of the motor off verus outboard plus inboard are cheaper to work on because it is basically regular car motor
2006-11-30 17:59:48 · answer #3 · answered by lake living 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have the option, I'd suggest the outboard. Reasons: Easier to maintain, easier to replace, easier to change out if it breaks, no thru hull fittings to worry about.
2006-11-30 13:52:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for skiing get an inboard so motor will not be in the way.
2006-11-30 10:55:46 · answer #5 · answered by sleepydo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋