[macojoe]

Well my boat was a I/O when I bought it, and I made it a O/B so I have had both

The I/O is cheaper to replace and cheaper on gas, the parts can be easy or hard to find depending what year you have.
Most auto parts will fit, not that they are better then marine parts but they will get you by for awhile.

But IMO a car motor was never ment to be in a boat! everything gets rusted, you have lots of maintance all the time and they nickle & dime you to death!


Out boards cost more to replace, more on gas (not so much the case with new motors) and you need a good Marine repair guy if you have no idea.

But they will out last a I/O and you have alot less maintance o do! They will run pretty problem free if you take care of them for many years!!
And if you have to change the motor, it can be done in a afternoon!!

I switched to OB and I have never regreated it for 1 second!!