Boat Handling

Yup, I say white, you say black. You seem to be of the opposite opinion of every issue i can think of. I think you do it for the sake of an argument.
 
First hand I can say there is a big difference. It has taken some getting used to. I went from being an ace with twin diesel inboards to a menace. Now I am only frightening.:-)
 
What am i disagreeing with you on? The handling of boats? My opinion on boat handling god forbid should happen to differ from yours it means im looking for an arguement?

Ive had plenty of experience with inboards and IO-s. you can do the same thing with either set up, you just may have to work a bit more with IOs.

I actually prefer IOs over inboards.
 
yeah, YOu HAVE To WORK A BIT MORE WITH I/Os. That's what we are saying, inboards are easier---less work. If you prefer I/Os over inboards you are definately in a small minority. Not many people can walk I/Os sideways as well as they can with inboards. Increase maintenance alone is reason for me to stay away from I/Os. Also, since Crusader doesn't even offer I/Os. I'll likely never own a gas boat with I/Os because of the dislike I have for Merc.
You've never agreed with anything I've ever had to say on BE.
 
Working harder doesnt bother me. By working harder i mean you have to think a bit more about your next move. Also with IOs you have to work at controlling your speed as well which i like. I like working harder this way.

Easy is not a word in my vocabulary.

Walking IOs is a pretty simple.
 
my inboard ski boat handles really well :)

on my twin inboard big boat, I just think like I'm driving a tank
 
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Originally posted by mintregila

First hand I can say there is a big difference. It has taken some getting used to. I went from being an ace with twin diesel inboards to a menace. Now I am only frightening.:-)

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I'm pretty frightening with mine too, and I've had mine for about 6 years or so.
My problem is that my own dock spoils me. I pull alongside of the bulkhead. I've got it down to coming up the canal and doing a 180 spin when I come abreast of my slip. It usually brings me right alongside the bulkhead where I want to be. It's so easy that I think I can probably do it with my eyes closed if I had to.
On the rare occassion that I have to back in to a slip these days is when I can be frightening.
The counter rotating drive made a big difference though. Without it I was a menace for sure.
Years ago I had a single inboard boat and I was much better backing in to a slip with that one than with the twin I/O's. Then again, I was a lot younger.
 
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