Thoughts on Inboard/Outboard

[TheReelThing]

I started with an I/O, sold the boat, and now have an outboard. It seemed like there was always something happening to the I/O. I will always have outboards now - there is very little maintenance and it doesn't take up room in my small boat (21 ft). Outboards are designed specifically for thier purpose and it seems like I/O's are a just a less expensive way to power up a boat.

[Vectorfisher]

Want to see an I/O and all of its working parts come by my place, I have a project boat is just stripped down and you can see how when you neglect them what happens, and it may help you spot potential problems when you look at boats