Outboard vs inboard5/2/2023 ![]() Outboard motors are cheaper than inboard engines.Newer four-stroke engines are quiet and vibration-free.Depending on the mounting, it may be possible to turn the motor for increased steering capability in tight places.In most cases the motor can be raised or tilted to get the prop out of the water, producing less drag when sailing – and reducing the risk of entangling lines or debris in the water.An outboard can be removed much more easily for repair or replacement.Accessibility makes it easy to service the motor.Inboard engines require shaft packing where the prop shaft exits the hull, increasing the risk of water leaking into the boat (even - rarely - fatally).Replacing an inboard with a new inboard is more expensive than with an outboard of comparable size.It is very difficult and expensive to remove an inboard engine for overhaul or replacement, and sometimes impossible without cutting through fiberglass.Inboards are typically mounted in tight spaces and are often difficult to work on.Inboards are heavier and make the boat a little slower. ![]()
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