Due to a small garage I have to settle for a small 17ft boat, but
I would like to have something that my family can enjoy. My wife and 3 boys.
I am torn between an Outboard and Imboard Engine. I appreciate any suggestions on it also, since we would like to go tubbing and waterskiing.
Thanks for your answer!
2007-06-26 01:55:25 · 6 answers · asked by David A 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Boats & Boating
If you're going with a smaller boat because a larger one on a trailer won't fit in your garage, check out some of the newer trailers with a swing away tongue. Two adults and three boys will be very crowded on a 17' boat, especially with tubes and water-skis.
Most boats today are all constructed the same so buy what you can afford. The major differences are in the components inside.
I prefer Inboard/Outboard motors, they are typically 4 stroke engines and run on regular unleaded gasoline. I recommend at least a 130HP if you plan to ski. Outboards typically are 2 stroke and use a gas/oil mix. I say typically in both cases because there are 2 stroke I/O's and 4 stroke Outboards.
I/O's and Inboard (true ski boats) engines are generally harder to work on because the whole boat needs to go for service where as an outboard can be removed and taken to the shop if you prefer. Assuming you aren't fixing either yourself.
2007-06-26 10:00:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From what I seen in a search, they both are I/Os and not outboards. They both look to have a V-hull or modified V. V-hull rides smoother than a Tri-hull. Myself, I have always loved the Glastrons, but, this similar to a person preferring a Ford or Chevy. I may like a Chevy, but, would buy a Ford if the price is right. The inboards may get better fuel hours than the outboards, but, the newer outboards being 4-Strokes may do well. The inboard is a car engine in most cases and may be cheaper to maintain and the engine not obstruct your view or in the way of ski ropes. In winter the outboard is easy, just lower the engine to drain the water. On an inboard you need to remove 2-3 drain plugs from the engine to totally drain water. If, it freeze it may crack your engine block. Not hard when you know where to look. From my search the Glastron look to be cheaper and my be a better boat. I not sure of the horse power of both, but, a 120 horse power is a good all around family boat and will ski and tube. Usually this a 4 cylinder and be a little more room to work. I really liked my last boat. It was a 165 HP and was perfect! On a Mercury you can ask around what engine it have. Long ago the mercuriser 120 was a 4 cylinder Chevy engine like in the Chevy Luv trucks. The 165 I had was a 6 cylinder Oldsmobile/Pontiac, I not remember now as it been a few years. But, as a Boat Mechanic told me years ago, these engines are like a car on the outside, but, they different on the inside. Starter, Alternator, Waterpump etc. you can buy from an Auto Parts store, but, some of the internal stuff my be Marine Specific.
2007-06-26 09:31:52 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no simply go with the glastron 175
i have a larson 135 its a 17 foot boat. They are almost the same design and the engines are made by the same company.
I would go with an in/out engine for the 17 foot boat.
Also you need to get the trailer that has a swing arm in the front. It really cuts out about 3 feet from the trailer.
The boat can pull anything. On my larson 135 we do multiple skiers at a time. Also we do double tubing and the boat pulls great.
We have even barefooted, and for barefooting the boat needs to go around 45 mph, and our 135 is capable of that. So go with the Glastron it will be great.
2007-06-26 17:37:28 · answer #3 · answered by goldminer498 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
outboard or io maintenance is easier for the mch on an outboard but if your not the repairman go io you not gonna lift it off to go to the repair shop anyway. Io tends to be a bit quieter operation
2007-06-30 06:45:28 · answer #4 · answered by Ms Bowbow 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I/O usually has a place to sit over engine, great fun, easy to pull anything behind.
Outboard just easier to work on, no other benefit that I know.
2007-06-26 09:07:16 · answer #5 · answered by Me again 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i tell you what!! if i was going "tubbing", i'd do it in a Glastron boat!! the best "tubbing" i ever did was in a Glastron boat!! Get it?
2007-06-26 20:59:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋