Outboards vs Inboard/Outboards

Outboards or Inboard/Outboards? This video will cover each type of marine engine, their advantages, disadvantages, use-cases, and our ultimate recommendation! Watch now to learn more!
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0:00 Intro
0:17 Outboards
0:41 Pros of Outboards
2:12 Cons of Outboards
2:32 Inboard/Outboards
3:11 Pros of I/Os
3:58 Cons of I/Os
7:06 Outro

[@Rashnak66]

for larger boats (40-50') I/O's do have a few unlisted advantages. An I/O can be diesel (longer lasting) , can use a pod drive for 360 degree directional control with a single engine, can have a much larger alternator to generate electricity, and the waste heat can be used for cabin heat and hot water.

[@Dom-pf8wd]

Great video, thanks!Just started researching and looking for an outboard bowrider.Actually looking hard at that Tahoe 210 the other day.

[@garycapley8686]

Owned a jet boat and loved it! They are simple and fairly maintenance free, down size is they rob power. Looking into pontoon boat now that I’m older and wiser 😂 outboard power now.

[@Patrick-eieio]

In the early 1990's I owned an 18' Cobia bow rider with a 120hp OMC stringer mounted stern drive. Not the greatest set-up. As a result, that experience left a bad impression to me for stern drive powered boats. I have not considered a stern drive since then.

[@FoothillsMarine]

Well said! Stringers drive mechanics crazy 🤣

[@mickylottering]

If you want to go fast, then put an outboard on your boat. If you want to go really fast, then you have to put the engine inside the boat.