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	Name:	Mack -
	Subject:	Outboard engine vs. Inboard/Outboard…
	Date:	7/26/2010 7:03:49 PM

on a PONTOON only. I see both aroundLM. I would like your input on the Pro and Con of each setup on a Pontoon boat, say a 24' with typical equipment/weight/etc.
Noise Level- seems to me an OB is louder??
Cost up Front-??
Fuel Economy-?? Maintenance requirements?? Winterizing needs??? Performance??? Repairs???

This proposed boat would be used mainly in a "crawl" mode, motoring around the hood looking at the sights and then going fast as possible back home when the T'Storm rolls in behind us. Or when the kids are here pulling various dangerous devices behind with my Grandchildren on them.

Serious question about I/O vs. OB. Lots of moolah involved.
Mack