Hi all,
Maybe I have been under a rock, but have you seen the new bowriders and sport boats fitted with outboard power?
The 270 SDX OB looks amazing:
http://www.searay.com/Page.aspx/pageId/160944/pmid/366051/SDX-270-Outboard.aspx
Monterey has their M-65/M-45 OB options and I think a couple other manufacturers are coming out with this option.
The OB vs. I/O vs. direct vs. V-drive debates have probably raged for years, but I was always partial to the simplicity of an outboard, the lack of a giant hole in the transom, keeping it out of the water when not in use, etc. But, there's also the negatives of use for water sports, performing your own service (especially on newer OBs), etc.
If I could afford it, I would definitely go with the 270 SDX! But, I'm currently relegated to searchign for '98-'04 SunDecks in the 21-26ft range (posted a thread in the newbie section if you're curious).
What do you guys think about this trend to throw a 250-350HP OB on a traditional bowrider? Would you consider it for a sport boat option? Any drawbacks you see that would outweigh any benefits? You think more manufacturers will be offering this option or is it just a fad?
Maybe I have been under a rock, but have you seen the new bowriders and sport boats fitted with outboard power?
The 270 SDX OB looks amazing:
http://www.searay.com/Page.aspx/pageId/160944/pmid/366051/SDX-270-Outboard.aspx
Monterey has their M-65/M-45 OB options and I think a couple other manufacturers are coming out with this option.
The OB vs. I/O vs. direct vs. V-drive debates have probably raged for years, but I was always partial to the simplicity of an outboard, the lack of a giant hole in the transom, keeping it out of the water when not in use, etc. But, there's also the negatives of use for water sports, performing your own service (especially on newer OBs), etc.
If I could afford it, I would definitely go with the 270 SDX! But, I'm currently relegated to searchign for '98-'04 SunDecks in the 21-26ft range (posted a thread in the newbie section if you're curious).
What do you guys think about this trend to throw a 250-350HP OB on a traditional bowrider? Would you consider it for a sport boat option? Any drawbacks you see that would outweigh any benefits? You think more manufacturers will be offering this option or is it just a fad?
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