On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:15:13 -0500, DSK wrote:

Here's a boating topic with room for general & specific
observations, theory, opinion, fact, sea stories. Let's see it.

Why would you choose one type of propulsion over another?

Fair Skies
Doug King

For sure, if I ever buy another boat, I'll get an outboard. My 5.7L
Mercruiser 'seems' to have more problems than I hear of from those with
outboards, unless it's like a 1965 15hp Johnson.

The outboard does not take up so much deck space as the engine cover on my
I/O. I like the design of the Grady Seafarer 228 with the "Grady Drive
Transom". It has as much fishing room as I need and lots of amenities to
keep the wife happy.

I'd like an engine where changing the oil was a big job and winterizing
could be accomplished much more easily.

But, I kind of like the idea that in a few years, when I need a new engine,
I can get what I need for $5000, instead of $15000.
--
John H

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