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Mike_G

Ugh...  got me worried now.  I should have bought an old inboard.   

I will say that after only 1 month in the water, my B3 props were "cloudy" looking.  I thought they should still look like new after not even 1 month in the water.  I am rack stored next year, so I prob. won't have as much of an issue (I hope).  I have access to wells though, and planned on leaving it in for long weekends once in a while.  Hmmm...  -=Mike G.

Tietsort

Tietsort

Wow those other outdrives make mine look like they were good for another year.

Tietsort

Well there is one way to beat Mother Nature  , just don't let her touch it! In our marina there is quit a few old boats. So is that Mother Nature or human neglect?

raybo3

Not all of us have a lift in our area's. I know when I first bought my boat I put it in the water and due to personal reasons I neglected and I ended up with a lot of corrosion. Ever since then I always haul out in the middle of the summer and have a power wash and re-zinc. Never ever a problem with corrosion. Mikegloomis: Pro's and con's with inboards. Yes a lot less maintenance however different problems to worry about. Now I can only speak about my area. Lobster pots and moring lines are a problem especially at night. Drag under the boat and fuel consumption. Speed and low water.