Volvo penta inboard verse new age outbard

[Jsmfun]

As the heading suggests what would be the pro's and cons for each say 250hp in both. The boat to suit would go on a whittley SL 24. Hard top 6.8m.
the price difference is substantially cheaper for the inboard around 10k

is there a performance difference
are the services dearer
is there more maintenance with a inboard
it would get used roughly every 2 weeks

cheers scott

[ozynorts]

$10k is a lot of fuel and servicing... As for performance can't say.

[Jsmfun]

the inboard is the cheaper one go figure. i have only ever had outboard

[lethal098]

don't go Volvo whatever you do, nothing but dramas.

Look at the TDI mercruisers or Yanmars,

[Noelm]

Outboard every time for me, unless you start talking BIG boats.

[Jsmfun]

why is a outboard better than inboards?
surely in this day and age the inboards should be as good as each other just like all the new 4 stroke"s

[lethal098]

if its on a trailer boat, there Is no difference, I would have an inboard over and outboard without hesitation,

[Noelm]

Depends if you want a car engine sitting right at the stern of your boat that you have to walk around, and yet still have a leg in the water to fish around, unless it's a big boat, I would not even dream of an inboard.

[Jsmfun]

this is all the room you loose on a 6.8m boathttp://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=108342&stc=1http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=108343&stc=1

[brett62]

Jsmfun you will find many different opinions with outboard v inboard.


I can tell you what I have found.


You do get a better ride with the inboard as the weight is down lower.

Cost of servicing a 4 stroke outboard and a inboard much the same. (I would steer away from any inboard that is only raw water cooled)

You lose a little room in the boat but you can work around that. (I made a cleaning table over mine and it also turns into a bed)

Need to keep on top of your risers and make sure you do the required checks or it will not be good.

If you are going with a duo prop you will find they steer much better at slow speeds.

If you are buying new really have a serious look at going diesel if you can and I don't want to start a war petrol v diesel ::)

At the end YOU need to be happy with your choice.

Nice looking rig

[TheRealPoMo]

18 foot American imports I was told Volvo over Mercury anyday. Parts dearer but don't need them as often. Better clutches. My 4.2 was designed back in the 70's and is a GM truck engine. It will corrode out before rebuild. New 24 footers...dunno but I thought the new Whittleys had diesels with neutrasalt flushers...thats where I would go. Just my opinion.

[FisHard]

Personally, the only time I would go inboard would be for diesel.

[Aussie123]

A diesel inboard over an outboard any time for me.
Once you have owned a diesel powered boat you will never want to go back to an outboard unless you are downsizing boats.

[Jsmfun]

The desiel only goe's to 220 yet and the equivalent is a 225hp will the desiel get better fuel economy thoughts
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[brett62]

You will get better fuel burn from the diesel. I am replacing the petrol in my boat with a diesel and the main reason is to give me better range for the type of fishing I will be doing. It will give me a better cruise speed and I will be looking at burning very close to half of what I do now. If you are buying the boat new I would spend the extra and install a diesel. You will never regret it.


The desiel only goe's to 220 yet and the equivalent is a 225hp will the desiel get better fuel economy thoughts
http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=108346&stc=1http://www.ausfish.com.au/vforum/attachment.php?attachmentid=108345&stc=1