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

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



I grew up sailing for sport, and find that with a sailboat,
one is already where one is going.

Why would you choose one type of propulsion over another?


Quiet, doesn't pollute, a challenge to the senses & the
intellect & the muscles all in one.

Racing sailboats may be as silly & pointless as trying to
throw or hit or kick a particular ball in a particular
direction, but IMHO it's the most fun people can have with
their clothes on.

Fresh Breezes- Doug King

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?

Are you not missing a most popular form of boat propulsion from your
list?

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Skipper

Harry Krause wrote:
Skipper wrote:
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?

Are you not missing a most popular form of boat propulsion from your
list?

--
Skipper


Oars?
My guess is he was talking about oars, OB, saildrive, sail and of course
farting while holding onto an inner tube.

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Reggie
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"Shortwave Sportfishing" wrote in message
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On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:33:05 -0500, Harry Krause
wrote:

Skipper wrote:
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?

Are you not missing a most popular form of boat propulsion from your
list?

Oars?

rotflmao!!!!

It could also be hot air in Skippy's case. ;-)

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.
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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



If the boat requires just one engine and outboards are available, that is
the way to go. Otherwise twin inboards.

Why would you choose one type of propulsion over another?


JimH wrote:
If the boat requires just one engine and outboards are available, that is
the way to go. Otherwise twin inboards.


For smaller boats... say 25' for less?

I happen to own a boat with a single diesel inboard, and
find it very satisfactory especially for fuel economy.
Maintenance is easier too.

Some things I am surprised nobody has mentioned about
outboards- they are targets for thieves.... they can be
unclamped & carried to the shop for repairs, or winter
storage; also ease of replacement is the best.

DSK

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 17:06:43 -0500, JohnH wrote:

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.

Whoops, add 'not' just before 'a big job'!
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John H

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On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 22:44:33 GMT, Shortwave Sportfishing
wrote:

On Wed, 25 Jan 2006 16:56:22 -0500, wrote:

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

I think the 4 stroke outboard has really closed the gap between I/O
and outboard. For small boats (20 or less) outboard is certainly the
way to go. If you keep your boat in the water I can't think of any
good reason for an I/O. The efficiency edge is gone now.
Once you get into the McYacht category (30+ cabin and such) inboards
rule.

foure stroke outboards are passe' - outmoded technology surpassed by
newer, better, faster and more reliable two stroke technolocy.

Yeah, your French is great, but *why*?
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John H

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