Understanding Outboard vs. Inboard Engines

[Bigskyboat]

I was a little Leary of getting a I/O. I was looking for a outboard, but I found this one in great shape for a fair price. And it was a local guy. I really have no complaints about a I/O. In some cases I think having a I/O makes a little more room, even with the dog house. And my 3.0 seems to just sip the gas, which I like.

 

[Rookster]

I'm facing the opposite possibility - seeing potential OBs starting to emerge...will post more on that later to get feedback from all who cautioned me against landing on a choice too soon!

 

[jimmbo]

Outboards just look cooler

 

[Bigskyboat]

Rookster, are you hoping to get your boat this spring? I'm curious to find out what you get, and how you like it.

 

[Rookster]

Rookster, are you hoping to get your boat this spring? I'm curious to find out what you get, and how you like it.

Yes, I am! Will let everyone know for sure.

 

[Bigskyboat]

Any luck finding a boat?

 

[Rookster]

Yup - settled on the Crownline 180BR 3.0L. Posted the update, sorry you missed it!

 

[Bigskyboat]

What's your top speed with that 3.0?

 

[Rookster]

What's your top speed with that 3.0?

Weighs in at 2,200lbs and I get 35mph at 4600rpm with me and one passenger, and about 32mph with full load. When I'm pulling our 3-person tube, it takes only 20mph to whip them around and have a blast...anything over 25mph and it becomes dangerous as well as gas guzzling...more than enough top end.