Well I have also had both!! I/O is nice quite, cheap gas, easy to work on, and cheaper parts.
But in my opion Outboard is the way to go!! Tghe problem is with I/O is that there is always something to be done!!! It never stops!!
You are going to play with the I/O every year!!!! even if it is litle stuff.
My O/B which may be more on gas, more $$ for parts, and it is quiter the the I/O was!! Never has probklems!!so far. But when you look at it you will see for the most part the OB is going to run Much much longer with out a single problem and that imo is what I want care free boating.
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