DJ wrote:

5) There is less maintenance on an outboard since they are simpler.

These are probably true. Basic outboard maintenance is really simple.
Changing the oil, plugs and filters on an inboard engine can be a PITA, but
not that big of a deal. I don't really know about outdrive maintenance, but
outboard lower unit maintenance is really simple as well. But, I only do
the very basic maintenance on my engines and haven't seen either to be a
huge problem. Some people really like the inboard engines better for
whatever reasons.


Well, I'm a fan of outboards, as opposed to I/O's, but modern high
horsepower outboards for the most part are not simple engines a decent
backyard mechanic can maintain or repair. The simple maintenance items
on an outboard engine or a car engine are probably a wash.



6) Outboards were designed from scratch as marine engines and are not
converted car/truck engines thus they are much more durable in a sal****er
environment.

Some outboard engines are designed from scratch as marine engines.
Others are based on car engines. The larger Hondas have car engine origins.


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