I've owned sailboats powered by both outboards and inboards and can say that the inboard is hands down a better choice. I strongly encourage you to fix what you have or repower with a moyer.
Josh Muckley S/V Sea Hawk 1989 C&C 37+ Solomons, MD On Aug 4, 2014 1:29 PM, "Paul and Darlene Clarke via CnC-List" < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > My wife and I are beginning to think it may be time to convert our C & C > 27, which we've had for 5 years, to a transom-mounted outboard engine from > its original (1972) Atomic 4. Any listers have experience with a project > like this, advice, or suggestions? The boat is sound, of course, as is the > rig and sails, but the A4 engine is requiring infusions of $$ every year, > and is not reliable. Every year we've been scuppered, and I want > reliability without the cost of a new inboard... hence the idea to try the > outboard route. Thoughts? > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > >
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