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	Name:	Maverick -
	Subject:	Outboard engine vs. Inboard/Outboard…
	Date:	7/26/2010 7:53:50 PM

I/O
- Louder
- Not as fuel efficient
- Has to be winterized
- Fuel tank off to side usually
- But know if you buy the toon with the 496 HO and captain call exhaust, then that is a different story - LOL.

Outboard (4 stoke I assume)
- Quieter
- Better MPG
- Not required to be winterized
- Fuel tank usually in center

Actually had an I/O outboard and while I liked it immensely, after having the 4 stroke outboard for over a year, love the outboard.

I would have to say cost of maintenance is similar as still need to perform routine maintenance on both engines -- oil changes, impellers, plugs, starters, etc etc. For example my winterization and 100 hour service last year was like $200.00 on Yamaha 250 outboard.