i/o diesel verus outboards

[zip]

researching my next rib, and leaning towards a used Zodiac Hurricane 733.

i would love to hear anyone's opinion on the pros and cons of the i/o diesel versus the twin outboard engines..

thx

[alpha]

Twin OBMs would give you A lot more room for "pickin up chicks" And stuff. I/O Diesel takes up A lot of deck space.

[zip]

Alpha,

it appears as though you have the diesel. mind if i ask why you went with that versus the outboards?

[Zippy]

The rumble of a diesel is very reassuring and cheaper to run for u this side f the pond. I disagree about the lack of space with inboard ribs. We have massive engine bay which is a perfect sun bed!

Twin outboards will give better performance ( generally)

[alpha]

I like my diesel boat she has been good to me.The reason I have this particuler boat is because it was at auction and it just worked out that way.If I could afford it I would have A 733 with the twin 150 set up.The boat would also have twin radios.Twin gps chartplotters. Next trip with A-WOL will be to Marathon humps west...will be taking my girl friend and her twin sister.

[biffer]

Originally Posted by alpha

Twin OBMs would give you A lot more room for "pickin up chicks" And stuff. I/O Diesel takes up A lot of deck space.

the deck space is still there, just a bit higher

[jwalker]

I agree, if planned properly there is no loss of deck space.

Originally Posted by biffer

the deck space is still there, just a bit higher

[Downhilldai]

Originally Posted by alpha

"pickin up chicks"

Originally Posted by alpha

Marathon humps west...will be taking my girl friend and her twin sister.

Think you need a cabin.

[zip]

ok, thx for the input.