Re: Diesel I/O opinions?
Botapeje- Thanks for that reply! Glad to hear you're happy with the merc. That RotaryPowerMarine sounds too good to be true, actually at $16,000 it is too good to be true for right now...
I had a fun day tinkering today, straightening things up under the engine box and in the cuddy, gas tank, etc. I really prefer working on in I/O, in the boat, as opposed to standing behind the stern working on an outboard. Something about being in the boat....you're boating....even if it is out in the driveway.
I sometimes fish solo, and I'm anxious to see how that works out. In the center console I can steer with my butt while fighting a fish; sometimes out in the rips with breaking waves it's a little crazy, but it works. One thing I've realized this summer is that level wind casting reels make fishing solo a whole lot easier, one less thing going on. This boat is going to open up some more fishing options, like white marlin, shark, maybe tuna.... darn, I'm going to need more rods and reels....
Steve
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1974 SeaFari V6 i/o, 1965 Bowrider 19' i/o, 1975 Sceptre 23' i/o, WS Tarpon and Hobie kayaks, 12' Starcraft tin boat
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