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07-09-2010, 08:19 PM
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Re: I/O vs. OB
Let's be honest for a moment.
If you are looking for braggin' rights regarding WOT speed you'll probably favor an OB and maybe a bracketed OB with the cav plate 1.5 inches above the keel. If your looking for a bit quieter engine noise at a lower less irratating pitch and are willing to give up 12-16 square feet of cockpit space that can double as a seat/"cocktail" table/ casting platform/ baiting station/ sundeck, with better fuel economy and a more "solid" ride, then you're going to favor an I/O. (guess which side I'm on?) The reality is that this is why they make chocolate and vanilla! Regarding speed I just did a quick calculation. If the distance is 20 miles and an O/B WOT speed is 43, then you get there in about 28min., if your WOT on an I/O is 39 then 20 miles is about 31min. My question is: Whose wife has gotten mad at them for being only 3 minutes late getting home from a fishing trip? Just a thought! 
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07-09-2010, 09:00 PM
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Re: I/O vs. OB
I assume the response is for me and thanks for the input. For me, I'm not looking for bragging rights, those days are behind me. As far as being honest, I am basing it all off real world expierence. I do though absolutely believe in a 2 to 4 headsea at 20 knots or most conditions worth saying how well a boat runs in a properly bracketed 20sf as compared to a non-bracketed, the boat will be a more enjoyable ride to most. I just can't let that go. I respect and appreciate everyones input but I have yet to expierence the contrary.
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07-10-2010, 01:21 AM
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Re: I/O vs. OB
Bruce,
My response is not directed at any one. No configuration is better than another except to the respective user. If I were to have to choose, I would answer based on my needs and personal preferences and circumstances. It is just terrific that these boats and the entire industry and country, for that matter, affords us the opportunity to choose for ourselves. Thus my point in saying, "That's why they make chocolate and vanilla!" We get to choose because there is a choice.
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