outboard vs. I/O

[Kim Hanson]

MAXIMUS:
jasonk:
Don't forget the ease of working on them. My brother has a I/O took over an hour to get the starter off. It will take longer than that to put it back on. Not to mention how sore he was fromthe tight quarters. Your right about that! Them outboard starters are a piece of cake! Just get some more rope & attach it to the "T" handle, & presto new starter! If we ever hook-up, you bring that rope with you I want to see you pull start mine....( . )( . )......

[MAXIMUS]

I have a chainsaw cord we could use for yours!
LOL...

[eliminatedsprinter]

One thing that has not been mentioned is OBs have better weight distribution. The wt of the whole powertrain is hanging off the back so more of the hull is out of the water. This + the higher x dimention, that was previously mentioned, allows for more perfect dialing in than is possible with a stern drive.
Now if only I can get mine to run right. cry

[ratso]

So, does the same go for JET BOATS?
Just kidding...........