outboard or inboard?

Question

Im looking at purchasing my first boat, I have narrowed it down to a bayliner 197 deck boat.I have noticed that the outboard version is about $1500 more than the inboard. Does the out board offer better performance or is it mechanically better or is it just preferance? Thanks

Answer 1

Now when you are purchasing a boat it really depends on what you are going to be using it for.If you are tubing,water skiing and these types of things it is better to go with the outboard because they have more tork at bottom end for pulling someone out of the water.Also now outboards are much more fuel efficient then they used to be.As for inboards,

they are much more durable and will have a life ten times longer then an outboard.The outboards they build today are not like years ago when they would last forever.They are made to wear out.An inboard will also troll all day long,but an outboard will load-up the engine with unburnt oil and fuel.over time and you will loose a little power.Like I said you first need to decide what you are going to be using it for the most.Hope

this helps and enjoy your new boat.

Answer 2

Inboards And Outboards

Answer 3

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Top ten reasons why outboards are better: 10. Engine doesn't take up valuable space better utilized for livewell/baitwell/fishing gear/beer. 9. Doesn't require a contortionist to work on the engine. 8. High power-to-weight ratio. 7. Repower? Easy. 6. Winterize? No need. 5. Trim meter broke? Who cares! 4. Park on the beach? Spur of the moment prop change? Shallow water or stumpfield? No problem - engine tilts completely out of the water. 3. No bellows. 2. Dead battery? You did save that little rope with the handle that comes with all outboards, right? And the number one reason why outboards are better: 1. Everyone can see how big it is.

Answer 4

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** Top Ten Reasons Why Outboards Are Better **

10. Engine doesn't take up valuable space better utilized for livewell/baitwell/fishing gear/beer.

9. Doesn't require a contortionist to work on the engine.

8. High power-to-weight ratio.

7. Repower? Easy.

6. Winterize? No need.

5. Navigating shallow water or stump field? Parking on the beach? Spur of the moment prop change? No problem - engine tilts completely out of the water.

4. No bellows.

3. Trim meter broke? Who cares!

2. Dead battery? You did save that little rope with the handle that comes with all outboards, right?



** And the number one reason why outboards are better: **

1. Everyone can see how big it is.

Answer 5

it all depends on the waters you will be in and the activities you'll be engaged in. If there is a need to beach or areas that trimming the motor up is necessary then an outboard should be considered. If you ski and wake skate only then an outboard is awesome. Wake boarding wont be fun behind an out board and surfing behind an out board is definitely a no no. I'm not a fisher person but I ski, wake, skate and surf. I prefer an inboard. I like the way a direct drive handles as opposed to a v-drive. If you're gonna buy a boat go test out several on the water.. you'll know the one you like.

Answer 6

Have you also reconsidered your brand decision? Bayliner is known for poor quality of manufacturing boats, keep this in mind since most problems with poor hull construction happens AFTER warranty.



Inboard/Outboards are more reliable now than current model outboards, and they save you alot on gas. However I/O's require more annual maintenance than outboards. I/O's also must have their bilge air pumped out by the blower before starting engine to prevent vapor explosions.



Current model outboards require less annual maintenance, but they also have a shorter life span than ones made 20 years ago. They are harder to perform some repairs on than inboards as well.

Answer 7

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outboard or inboard?

Im looking at purchasing my first boat, I have narrowed it down to a bayliner 197 deck boat.I have noticed that the outboard version is about $1500 more than the inboard. Does the out board offer better performance or is it mechanically better or is it just preferance? Thanks

Answer 8

On this boat, more customers bought the outboard, about 3 out of 4. The difference in weight, about 200lbs vs. 700lbs. and all of it in the stern, does change the performance on this hull design. Depending on HP options, I'd only expect 35-38 MPH, not in the 40's. I'd go outboard. One of the answers was critical of Bayliner. Out of thousands, very few had hull problems, and those were cosmetic, not structural.

Answer 9

I am assuming you mean outboard vs. inboard/outboard (IO).



It is really personal preference. And I can see by the answers you have received there is a lot of personal bias in the answers, and one answer is a stock answer I have seen a number of times.



So here is my two cents: 1. deck boats are the ugliest boats on the water, 2. Bayliner should be avoided and 3. I prefer IO and it must be MerCruiser.

Answer 10

Most important is how often are you going to use it> And the depth of water your running in as inboard outdrive draw a lot of water to run>

Best under 20' is outboard> And Bayliner is an issue all by it self> Get a better boat for the $