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	Name:	rainbow slough -
	Subject:	I/O vs outboard
	Date:	5/8/2007 1:52:04 PM

Posting here and in boat maintainence. I'm looking at a couple of used boats. All pontoons 2 I/O and one Outboard (150 Yamaha). I've had an outboard 115 evinrude on a 24' that we have loved and done little to, save routine maintainance. My question is, I've always had in my mind that and I/O on a pontoon is a bad thing. Don't know if I heard that from someone and really don't have any reason to back it up. The thing is, the boat that has my juices flowing is an I/O! I really like the way I look in it! Someone tell me it's ok to buy, or if there is a reason not to...tell me that too.

As they say on the radio...first time poster, long time reader, so be kind.
Thanks!