I/O vs OB

[RidgeRunner]

The convenience of servicability and ease of getting to the engine with the boat on the trailer makes the OB my choice. Space inside the boat is minimized with an I/O as well. Close the transom and add a bracket and now I have 8 more square feet of deck at the transom of my 20' er. Not to mention the outboards are just plain cheaper from the beginning. Money drives the world..
I heard some outrageous numbers for engines and drives out of the Miami boat show. It seemed so high I wouldn't even repeat it, this crowd would think I am trying to be the big shot... LOL! Well maybe some of the new members got the disposable income, but not I..

The trend for go fast fishing vessels is also moving toward big outboards. Seven Marine is now very much a player in that arena. Nor-tec racing boats/pleasure boats had six boats at the Miami show and only the 50 footer had I/O's all other were Outboards. Telling.