outboards or inboards?

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rythm and blues
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outboards or inboards?

Post by rythm and blues »

I am in the market for a 36 pdq to be used as a livaboard. I would like some insight as to the preference of inboards over outboards. do the outboards have the power for long range cruising? Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

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Richie
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Post by doubledutch »

I debated the issue when I was shopping as well but there did seem to be a clear performance under sail advantage with the outboards so that tipped the scale for me.
If you get the latest issue of multihulls magazine there is an article about a cruising couple in a Conser 47 who took out their diesels and put in two 9.9 outboards. They claim that their sailing performance has improved quite dramatically.
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