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Boat Motors - Inboard And Outboard |
By:
Rae Goodman |
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Outboard boat motors were invented in 1909 by a man named Ole Evinrude. These motors are described as being a self contained unit which contains an engine and a propeller. It is mounted on the rear of the boat and is used to propel the boat through the water. Cables are used to turn the propeller which is used to guide the boat in the direction desired. Often these cables are connected to a steering wheel.
Most outboard boat motors contain a two-stroke engine which is easy to operate and offer dependable operation. The two-stroke engine is suitable for powering smaller boats and will usually provide good fuel efficiency. There are also four-stroke outboard boat motors out there but special attention should be paid to the weight of the motor versus the weight of the boat.
If the motor is too heavy it will cause the boat to sink or cause severe handling problems. The smaller outboard motors are designed more for fishing than pleasure boating. The larger pleasure boats will usually require more power than that which is provided by the small outboards.
Nobody wants to have to paddle but you always need to have a paddle in the boat since boat motors will tend to give problems occasionally. Hitting debris in the water can also cause damage to the motor and make it inoperable. Another solution would be to have a trolling motor attached to the front of the boat which would allow you to have enough power to at least get back to the bank.
Inboard Versus Outboard
The inboard boat motor operates with a rudder which depends on water flow in order to power the boat correctly. Slower speeds and shallow water are better dealt with using an outboard since this type boat motor operates with a propeller. Outboard motors are more cost effective because they generally use less fuel than the inboards.
If you are looking for high speed and tons of power, the inboard is the way to go. Many people take a car motor and adapt it to be used as an inboard boat motor. This is a common practice for people who plan to race. Keep in mind that the inboard motor will not be as fuel efficient as the outboard and the handling will not be as easy.
Outboard boat motors are also much easier to work on than the inboards because they are much easier to get to. You can actually take the outboard motor off and take it to a repair shop if you choose but with the inboard motors the entire boat will have to go. Repair costs are usually higher for the inboard because they are more complicated to work on. The real factor when choosing one over the other is asking yourself what type boating you want to do and what type fuel mileage can you afford.
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