Inboard versus outboard

[donpalmer33]

I am trying to decide on a "second boat". I have a 94 Nautique Super Sport. We have a guest house at our lake home and want something guests or family could use. I have had great luck with my first inboard. Is there any data on reliability of inboards versus outboards? The resale of the inboard has been incredible. What inboard or outboard boats hold their value the best? I would prefer to spend less than $18,000. I prefer an open bow.Any help would be appreciated. Big Bass from Indiana

 

[sloopy]

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If you do a search you will find over 100 post about this. It all depends on were you boat, what type of boating you do, what other people in the area have and so on.

 

[snapperbait]

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My experience, Correct Craft, Mastercraft, and a few of the other inboard ski boats are the best at holding their value, bar none... Outboard equipped boats holding their value, forgit it... <br /><br />Having owned several inboards (correct craft nautiques and a supra) as well as several outboards, I could never see myself going back to another outboard, especially a large outboard like a V6.. <br /><br /> Straight inboard vs. outboard, The reliability and cost is'nt even comparable in my opinion... Inboard all the way..

 

[donpalmer33]

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Thanks Dock Boy. I went to search and found less than 3 messages on this.There seems to a be mix of baots around here. I am boating on a 1900 acre lake in Indiana with a moderate amount of skiing, wakeboarding and tubing...family boating.<br />Big Bass

 

[donpalmer33]

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Thanks Snapperbait. Actually, I misspoke. I meant an inboard/outboard like a Sea Ray, Regal, StingRay. It seems like I have had so much more maint. on the outdrive, billows,etc on I/O's that I avoid with the inboard Nautique. I REALLY appreciate it. Big Bass

 

[salty87]

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hi bigbass1,<br /><br />i'm confused, you've got a great inboard already. it's an open bow isn't it? what is it you're looking for in a second boat? that inboard's as easy as it gets to work on, and nautique has a rather good reputation so you won't find much better for pulling skiers/boarders/tubers....

 

[rschnack]

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Just a thought. If this is really just going to be for guests to use and it you want to stay under $18,000 you would probably be better off with an outboard or i/o rather than the true inboard. The inboard takes a little more experience and skill to dock than the others so, unless your guests are very experienced, chances are they are going to bump into the dock ALOT. Also, most of the inboards I have seen are more expensive than the amount you are looking at.<br />RCS

 

[DJ]

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bigbass1,<br /><br />Outboard powered boats hold their value, just fine. It all depends on what the outboard is clamped to and how it looks.<br /><br />Outboards clamped to a Boston Whaler, Edgewater, Scout, Triton, Grady White, Mako, Aquasport, just to name a bunch - do well.<br /><br />A lot depends on how the boat was cared for. If it is dirty and looks beat up, it doesn't matter what it is. Clean and well cared for-name your price.<br /><br />On the other side, I have paid well below market value for a boat rig that was just basically-dirty.<br /><br />I have sold MANY boats. My trick, for getting my price, is that they are absolutely SPOTLESS.

 

[John Carpenter]

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DJ,<br /><br />I too have sold a few and yours is the best advice that can be given. It has to be clean enough to impress the prospects wife.<br /><br />On the original question...straight inboard..period. I would own another outboard only on a fishing boat/jon boat. I am done with i/o's for personal use...too complicated. Would only buy one to fix up and sell.

 

[walleyehed]

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One must also consider the slope of the shore-line with a V-drive....It's very easy for the inexperienced to run a prop into the bottom with nothing to give but prop blades and drive components...on the other hand an outboard or I/O is farther aft of the boat, tiltable, and much more responsive control-wise at Idle...If looking for a rig for the family to use occasionally, I think a V-drive would be out of the question. I hope I understood your question correctly...

 

[donpalmer33]

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I would like to thank all for the VALUABLE advice. It is much appreciated. Big Bass