![]() While some mid-range cruisers are available with inboard gas engines, they are quickly being supplanted by the large outboard engines, and they seem to be bound for extinction. Then the Great Recession of 2008 finished off the few that were left. Unfortunately, global economic conditions, foreign wars, and misguided government tax policies spelled the doom for most of the builder that made this types of boats. Throughout the 1960s to the 1990s, inboard gasoline engines were popular in express cruisers, cabin cruisers, express fish boats, and even some small motoryachts in the 3o” to 45” ( 9.10 to 13.71 m) range. But, with experience and patience, most owners get onto it, and this issue did not keep over 13,000 people last year from buying inboard engine tow boats. Perhaps the biggest downside to a single inboard is that they are challenging to dock for the beginner. With the props no longer exposed, regular bow riders are now being used for wake surfing. Outboards can foul fishing lines when casting or tow lines in watersports.Mercury’s Four S forward drive was second to market but is picking up in popularity.īoth Volvo and Mercury have introduced forward-facing lower units that put the props about 26” (.66 cm) forward of where they would be otherwise.Outboards tend to create larger wakes than inboards which can be a problem for waterskiers and shoreline erosion.In many cases, outboards are louder than inboards.New outboard models are quieter, more powerful and run cleaner than outboards of just a few years ago.Outboard popularity is growing and therefore outboard offer wide dealer and service networks.Joystick docking systems have now been developed for outboards.Depending on the design of the boat, multiple outboards can be mounted for more torque and even higher top speeds.With the propulsion system on the transom, there’s more room inside the boat for extra seating, accommodations, or storage.Because they can be (partially) trimmed while running, outboards are great in shallow waters.Outboards may be lifted (trimmed) clear of the water so there are no underwater appendages to corrode or gather marine growth. ![]() The one exception is the newly introduced Mercury 600-hp engine that has an independently turning lower unit.
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