Moving from outboard to inboard, what to know?
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Topic: Moving from outboard to inboard, what to know?
Posted By: Netdewt
Subject: Moving from outboard to inboard, what to know?
Date Posted: February-18-2010 at 6:13pm
| I have been using outboard boats since I was 12. I'd like to find out what are the important differences in maintenance, trailering, avoiding underwater obstacles, etc. before I decide to buy. Thanks! |
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Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: February-18-2010 at 6:34pm
| Outboards go "ying,ying,ying" whereas Inboards go "glub,glub,glub. |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-18-2010 at 6:57pm
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This is an inboard boat forum, so I guess you know how most respondents are going to lean. However, we must be carefull to note, you did not ask which should I get or which is better, you asked about specific elements. I can only speak semi-knowledgeably about it as I am not an expert on new 4-stroke outboards, but I did run an outboard from 1981 to 1996 and inboards from 1996 to present. So here are my thoughts.
Maintenance: again, I cant speak to the new motors, but in the 15 years I ran my outboard, I changed the plugs a few times, the steering cable once, the impellor once and lower end grease annually. Pretty easy stuff. Winterization is a snap as they self drain, so a little fogging and sta-bil in the gas and you're good to go. My two inboards required a little more wrenching. Of course it depends on the year. But if you follow these forums there are always questions about bogging down, hard starting, loosing power, stalling... Most are related either to fuel delivery (gunky carb) or electrical (bad connections/tune up) Again, a big percentage of the boats here are old. If you're looking at a new one, probably not an issue. I personally think a V8 is a lot easier to do it yourself repair than an outboard, but thats just me, and I am a long way from being any kind of mechanic. Trailering. I feel no differnce either way. Maybe somewhat related to trailering is boat maneuverability. Some people have trouble learning to deal with (or just don't like) the fact that inboards are generally unmaneuverable in reverse (unless or until you learn how to use the pull to whichever side) and that they dont steer when in neutral, but both of those are pretty easy to get used to and deal with. Hitting stuff. Not a good idea either way. If you really cream something you can replace a shaft strut prop and rudder (and fins) for less than the cost of a big outboard. What are they now guys...I used to go by the rule of thumb of about $1000/10 HP (a 150 HP motor was about $15,000) I bet its a lot more now. For a minor hit, like what would ding the blade or skeg of your outboard, you are going to spend less than having to replace the underwater gear of an inboard. All reasonable considerations, but all of the above being given, it comes down to whats best for you (here I go...not answering your question) Outboards are fast, and fair out of the hole...unless you're pulling a load, then they struggle. (unless you go the 200HP plus route) If you're into any kind of water sport where people are getting in and out of the boat, I think outboards stink. The whole transom is taken up by motor and you have no platform, except for maybe a crappy little step on either or both sides. Plus there is the safety factor. I certainly vote for inboards as the preferred way to go, but outboards are real boats too, as confirmed by their popularity among barefooters. Those are just some of my thoughts. I am sure there will be many others. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: Netdewt
Date Posted: February-18-2010 at 7:13pm
Sorry, I should clarify. I'm not deciding between an outboard and an inboard. I'm pretty sure I'd like to get a '82-'86 2001. I just want to know what the differences are so that I know what to expect.
Is it easier to hit things with an inboard because you can't raise and lower the prop/rudder? Or is that just a common misconception? |
75 Tique wrote:Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-18-2010 at 7:30pm
In 13 years of IB operation, I havent whacked anything yet. (Can't say the same thing about my Dad's CC Mustang when I was 14 year old tho       ) Anyway...you're thinking about the fact that you can tilt/trim up your motor if going into shallow or unknown waters, which you can't do in an inboard. The Key here (and why I havent whacked anything in 13 years) is be careful and know the water you are going into. Its as easy as that. If you arent sure. Slow down, creep along, keep your eyes on the bottom. If its not safe don't go. If you gotta go, shut down and paddle. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: February-18-2010 at 7:52pm
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Regarding trimming the motor: Most inboard ski boats have basically a flat bottom compared to an I/O or outboard. Thus, the prop and running gear are tucked up higher relative to the water depth (in most cases) than an OB or I/O, which have to drop down a ways to get past the depth of the vee. This is why a ski boat can run 40MPH in 2ft of water or less, and is also why I feel it's pretty hard to hit something in an inboard. It has to be a pretty shallow obstruction. I'm going on year 8 here with no (damaging) hits so far. I'm not positive but I'd be willing to bet the tracking fins are actually the lowest point on the boat. If you were to REALLY cream something immovable under water, I'd bet that the inboard would be in much worse shape. I've seen spectacular outboard rock hits at speed which resulted in just a ruined prop and skeg. An inboard would be totally out of commission in the same scenario.
Also, when an OB or I/O is trimmed up, you lose substantial control and power. The inboard has 100% "traction" at all times, which is something I really miss when trying to dock an outboard that's been trimmed up due to depth concerns. One thing you'll LOVE is the smoothness of a hydraulic trans. No more grinding dog teeth engaging F and R! One thing is for sure: this is a one way street. You won't be going back to the OB world any time soon. Enjoy the transition! 
Edit: Here, with water line and lowest point lines in place:  ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: February-18-2010 at 8:00pm
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Also, your rudder, prop, and tracking fins are all separate items on the boat that all do separate things. These functions are all combined in the outboard. So, enjoy the effortless and amazing handling of these machines. Amaze friends and family with G-inducing turns and by spinning the boat in place while stopped or at speed! Enjoy the instant planing. Enjoy the balance of having the engine in the middle of the boat. Enjoy the cool factor and the elite factor. Enjoy the exhaust note. ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-18-2010 at 8:23pm
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Net:
We all love inboards - that is why we are here! The reliability, power, feel, etc, etc, etc. is GREAT. If a shallow bottom is an issue - get a jet-drive inboard or outboard. If you want a great tracking, powerful and beautiful sounding ski machine. Direct drive inboards are it..... If you need precision movement at idle and certainly in reverse........ keep your outboard. The forms of boats are dictated by function. What function are you interested in? None of us would use the criteria of maintenance, trailering, and avoiding underwater obstacles to decide what boat to get. It is about boating function (and certainly aesthetic form)  .
Decide what you will be doing with your boat - then go drive different styles that accomplish your boating pleasure. You never know, a Sea Dory or John Boat may be most suitable...... Plus, looking at boats is a ton of fun!! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: February-18-2010 at 8:59pm
Newt, Would this interest you?
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Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-18-2010 at 9:34pm
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ARGH!
That is turibull...........!  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: February-18-2010 at 10:48pm
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[QUOTE=Netdewt] [QUOTE=75 Tique]I just want to know what the differences are so that I know what to expect.
QUOTE] All was well said above. But to answer your question directly - expect to have a great summer with a cool boat that will last for many years. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: M3Fan
Date Posted: February-19-2010 at 12:48am
Fixed  ------------- 2000 SN GT40 w/99 Graphics/Gel 2016 SN 200 OB 5.3L DI https://forum.fifteenoff.com |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-19-2010 at 1:41am
Ha - Don't kid the man..... you know a newbie is not gonna jump into an inboard and reverse it like an outboard ..... We certainly can - but not a newbie  ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Netdewt
Date Posted: February-19-2010 at 2:09am
| I'd catch on fast. It sounds similar to operating a jet ski. |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-19-2010 at 2:29am
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That's the spirit!
Inboards perform more smoothly and powerfully. Great throttle and steering feel..... Boat show season is upon us.... talk a dealer into a test drive! Fun, Fun!!! ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: February-19-2010 at 2:37am
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Simply put (what you probably already know) inboards are bad ass. Since you already know how to operate a boat you will be hooked and the transition is nothing. Harley Davidson has nothing on Correct Craft. You can only put one chick on the back of your harley! ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: Keeganino
Date Posted: February-19-2010 at 2:48am
Cartman- "Seriously you guys like I have a ski antique. Its like super bad ass!" Photoshop... ------------- "working on these old boats may not be cost effective but as it shows its what it brings into your life that matters" -Roger http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4897" rel="nofollow - 1973 Skier |
Posted By: tullfooter
Date Posted: February-19-2010 at 10:55am
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I've got both, and the only time I appreciate my outboards more, is in reverse, (and at winterizing time!)
Like it's been said, drivability, sound, looks, coolness factor  , all go to the inboards.
Now if it's a party you want, nothing beats bikinis, sun, music, drinks, and a 28' pontoon boat. ------------- Play hard, life's not a trial run. '85 BFN '90 BFN White Lake, Michigan |
Posted By: Netdewt
Date Posted: February-20-2010 at 10:46pm
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Thanks for the info. I'm really excited and hopeful I can make this work. I love things that are designed simply and logically. Inboards seem to fit in there.
I am a bit worried about my parents' cabin. They have a harbor lot that gets really weedy later in the season. If the water is low, we trim up a lot. What about weeds? How are they removed if reversing doesn't work? |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: February-21-2010 at 11:56am
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Nate - You have hit on the 1 disadvantange of inboards - access to the prop. If you get something tangled up in it, you have to dive underneath to deal with it, or else get towed back to your trailer.
I accidently drifted over the ski rope last year & even though the engine was off, it got tangled in the prop. Got it loose, but not without 4 dives. I really should get a mask as standard emergency equipment. Even with this disadvantage, I would not go back to a OB or IO. ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: February-22-2010 at 12:19am
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Depending on how much seaweed, and how tightly its wrapped( and maybe a little luck?), I have ocassionally dislodged it by using reverse. But as stated..sometimes you gotta get wet!
btw, All I've ever owned were straight inboards.... Im eating a little crow with my son...I told him I'd never own an outboard... wellll, I bought a pontoon with one. But., I keep looking at how a "motor in the middle" would work!? ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Netdewt
Date Posted: February-22-2010 at 1:04am
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We keep the "trail" pretty clear, and we've used every trick in the book to get it as clear as possible, but there are always some left. We usually have to drive through fast with the jet ski to keep it from sucking up weeds.
Pictures of my son with the best views of the weeds I could find: Towards the lake. You can see the "trail" in the top right. Great arm for a then 1.5 year old right? 
You can see the weeds in the water here. Pretty typical. 
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Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: February-22-2010 at 8:18pm
One trick for this I found this summer: at least in my boat that has the removable swim platform: the major pain for getting the rope out is the diving under the boat then go again for some air..etc..and starting all over again. But if you remove the platform the prop is almost there so you can work it in the water but no need to dive under the boat, and you can go all the way...I can remove my platform as i intalled some nice ss removable cleats custom made...before them I had some ugly rusted nails ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: February-22-2010 at 9:57pm
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Inboards! Inboards! And only inboards.. Listen to these guys, and myself, they are the only way to go and fun to work on too. You will love the 2001 model in those years. There are several good ones on here for sale... Hope you find what you are looking for.. Maybe this will help you make your mind up too.. Click on link.. Listen to that sound!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0eC7uyTf4c ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: Netdewt
Date Posted: February-22-2010 at 11:35pm
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I like the takeoff sound.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdXBBItZBiM - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdXBBItZBiM ------------- 1989 Ski Nautique 2001, 880 hours |
Posted By: kapla
Date Posted: February-23-2010 at 12:04am
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this is the coolest take off ever seen IMO!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs&feature=related - take off impossible to match that sound with and OB.... ------------- <a href="">1992 ski nautique |
Posted By: Netdewt
Date Posted: February-23-2010 at 12:45pm
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Is the noise loud enough to be "that guy" on the lake? Is it any louder than a 2-stroke OB? ------------- 1989 Ski Nautique 2001, 880 hours |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: February-23-2010 at 1:03pm
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"That guy" in the "Testosterone-mobile" usually has his exhaust above the waterline (sometimes even elevated). If you keep exhaust year appropriate and buy a later model (mufflers got more effective with time), you won't be "that guy". ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: February-23-2010 at 1:33pm
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The beauty of the inboards, especially the old "muffler-less' ones, is they have an authorative exhaust note, without being (to most people ) offensive...
Theres nothing better than starting one of my old inboards at the dock and listening to that 'glub-glub'!
The other thing... if you can control your foot...ie keeping it out of the gas, they do pretty good on fuel economy..... uhhhh, but with that available horsepower that can be a problem tho.. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: dominyhataway
Date Posted: February-23-2010 at 2:20pm
| One major disadvantage to the inboard is running in shallow water and hitting underwater obstructions. You can hit something with either an inboard or outboard but the damage is usually much more severe if you hit something with an inboard. Typically on an outboard you will damage the prop and that's about it, with an inboard you can damage fins, rudder, prop, shaft etc. Inboards are also much more difficult to handle at low speeds particularly in tight areas. Inboards are superior tow boats though, with much more power, high speed maneuverability, and generally usually more reliable. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-23-2010 at 3:00pm
No name, You mention the typical damage to a O/B (orI/O) is the prop. The same may be said of a I/B. It all depends on what you hit!! Have you ever had to replace the lower unit of a O/B or I/O? Even worse, have you ever seen a I/O transom ripped out from a hit? It's not pretty!!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Netdewt
Date Posted: February-23-2010 at 3:13pm
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Right, right, just don't hit anything.
I did my rock hitting when I was 12. We still have the prop to prove it. Done with that. ------------- 1989 Ski Nautique 2001, 880 hours |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: February-23-2010 at 3:24pm
since an I/O or outboard motor sit lower in the water than an inboard does, I.E. Draft, if you compare them to a inboard hitting something in shallow water the inboard is going to have a dinged prop the I/O and O/B will be leaving the lower unit back in the water where you made contact with that underwater object. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: 75 Tique
Date Posted: February-23-2010 at 4:10pm
Definitely not pretty. My nephew whacked something in my sister's I/O. Tore up the transom. Got the boat towed a ways but then it sank in about 30 feet of water. A little air in the bow had it standing up on the bottom. They rescued it and sold it pretty much for junk after they got scared off by the horror stories of what it would take to fix. Someone handy picked it up and got it running again pretty quickly. ------------- _____________ “So, how was your weekend?” “Well, let me see…sun burn, stiff neck, screwed up back, assorted aches and pains….yup, my weekend was great, thanks for asking.” |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: February-23-2010 at 4:49pm
Yea the sound of inboards are like no other. I love where I launch my boat, the park surrounds all around, and people watch boats cominng in and going out.. Love mine to rumble out or coming in, and its amazing the inboard sound, and peoples heads turn.. lol 
Now those other videos are cool, this one is not a correct craft, but is a old inboard.. I dont know what motor this is but sounds like a 390 Ford. I grew up on these boats. Check this sound out.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gV5m3pcuuoo This a great sound!! ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: February-23-2010 at 7:38pm
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I joke with a friend that has a newer Mastercraft that "real ski boats" dont have open bows or mufflers?
Ive actually had a guy come up to us at the dock, after I started my boat, and ask if it had a big block? I I told him 'not quite'...I loved the look on his face when I lifted the cover to expose the big bad 6 banger in my 64. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: February-23-2010 at 7:50pm
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Steve,
Would agree boats lost there sounds starting in the late 90's. They started putting single mufflers on them.. What is that about? Dual mufflers.. Love to here the rumble taken off..  ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: February-25-2010 at 2:53am
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What lake was that in the Pics? ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: Netdewt
Date Posted: February-25-2010 at 3:31am
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Girl Lake, Longville, MN ------------- 1989 Ski Nautique 2001, 880 hours |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: February-25-2010 at 11:38pm
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Nate,
Aw you from the lake state? I used to drive a truck years ago, and used to deliver to minnesota.The lakes up there and cabins on the lakes where amazing. I would love to one year grab the fam and head up there with the nautique. My one catch being a tx boy, native, I couldnt handle 65 degree water in august..lol I am used to a bath water in the summer here in tx, and water temps up in october in the mid to low 70's.. Find you a 2001 my friend.. ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: Netdewt
Date Posted: February-26-2010 at 1:49am
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Yep, I grew up here. I live in the Twin Cities, but my parents have the cabin. They're thinking of selling their house now and moving up there since we all moved out finally. I love living in Minnesota and I don't see myself living elsewhere, but the winters can be tough. The way I think of it, the winters make the summers that much sweeter.
Every summer I dream about moving "up north". Best place in the world. ------------- 1989 Ski Nautique 2001, 880 hours |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: February-26-2010 at 7:23pm
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Nate,
The north is pretty cool, my dad and mother are from the north. To make a long story short, my dad is a Nebreska man, and my mother is from Ohio. As you said, both there parents moved out of the north because of those winters and decided to move there familys down to the dallas/ft worth area. My dad has stories of his family when he wuz a boy, they used to spend there summers up there in minnesota on the lakes. He said the lakes and cabins and scenery is breathtaking... ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: February-26-2010 at 7:27pm
Key word here is "summer". Where do you dream about being in the middle of winter? ------------- |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: February-28-2010 at 2:47am
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Nate,
What ever inboard you purchase, please make sure you have a strainer on the water intake hose. The strainer should catch some of those weeds before they clog up you cooling system. My boat does not have one and I am going to add one to my boat. I rode on a 2001 Boat at the St. John's River Run last week and it had a strainer. It was dumped every morning and their was a lot of weed like stuff in the bowl each day. I was very suprised about how much stuff was collected. The Florida water had a lot of weeds in it. JMO, Donald |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: February-28-2010 at 4:18am
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Donald, I heard boat doc say he thought strainers would cause more problems than do good. Someone got some stuff in their strainer at GL which is pretty weedy. It probly would have just gone thru had it not had a strainer. Anyway, just relaying what I know/heard. ------------- |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: February-28-2010 at 10:24am
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I don't have strainers on any of my boats and have never had a problem. Depends on the waters you boat on. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: storm34
Date Posted: February-28-2010 at 6:19pm
I agree, I would think a muddy bottom (what we have here in IA) and weeds would be a different story. ------------- |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: February-28-2010 at 6:44pm
I have seen several times a so called "insurance policy" create more problems than the issue it was to prevent. To clarify above statement, the stainless steel mesh strainer was contaminated by so much "silt" that the intake filter stopped all water flow. We all know what happens to the little blades when you dry run.Because of the owner , high temp, the only damage done was to his impeller and a dent in his pride. All this happened very close to the dock and an quick trip back on the trailer to replace a very damaged impeller, clean out the gunk plugging the screen and the day was saved. I think the situation would have played out differently had he been in a different location nor paying attention to the temp guage.Any debris found in the stainer would not have harmed the engine in any way, the impeller will swallow and discharge a lot of debris before damage is done to the impeller. Lack of water for any reason means a quick death only repairable by new parts. I am also one of those that uses no "protection" as Pete stated.I think they are more harm than good.But what do I know?????????????// ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: DrCC
Date Posted: February-28-2010 at 8:35pm
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And, also too, The intent was, to have an easier way to catch and "clean-out" the debris before it reached the trans cooler.
A lot of folks do not check anything but the fuel gauge. |
Posted By: 62 wood
Date Posted: February-28-2010 at 10:01pm
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OKAY..... Now back to the http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cO5MkcBXBBs&feature=related - REAL REASON we run Correct Crafts!
. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1117&sort=&pagenum=6" rel="nofollow - 64 American Skier 62 Classic.. 73 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: February-28-2010 at 10:23pm
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Gotta have a strainer.. Clean mine at the end of every season.. ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-02-2010 at 5:34pm
actually you should check it before you take off for the day/week-end and anytime you see a slightly higher than normal reading on the temp gauge. Some say it's not needed and it leads to more problems than it's worth, I say their just lazy and don't want to use the safty device correctly for it's intended purpose as a filter. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-02-2010 at 5:48pm
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Chris is this your opinion or do you OWN A BOAT that has one installed?
We will wait on your reply, but I assume the latter is not the case. ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: March-02-2010 at 6:23pm
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Ok Fellas - don't wanna get in the middle........ but here is my life with strainers:
Strainer on the 2004 206 - In our lake we always have lots of barklike debris in lake and I always find some in strainer.... clean 2-3 times a year and always debris inside (one year, 1/3 of plastic shopping bag - glad I didn't have to fish that out of anywhere else). No Strainer on 78 Tique for 6 months then place strainer on (took advise and put it on upside down for self-drainage). Find same large-ish debris in it but not the fines that are in the other. I guess the self-draining part clears out the smaller particles. In my lake, I am glad I use them......... FWIW. ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: March-02-2010 at 6:58pm
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I suppose an upside down strainer will let more silt and sand through instead of it sinking in the bowl, but the leak protection (it won't suck air after it's minimally full), and self drain in winter are huge positives. ------------- |
Posted By: Air206
Date Posted: March-02-2010 at 7:54pm
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Yeah Hollywood,
In SW Virginia we usually don't think too much about freezing but the last two years have been doosies! Nice to have it self drain......... ------------- https://tinyurl.com/y6t5e3bu" rel="nofollow - 04 Air206 http://tinyurl.com/9urzgls" rel="nofollow - 91 Barefoot 78 SkiTiq |
Posted By: skicat
Date Posted: March-02-2010 at 8:10pm
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I heard the guy at GL had the problem because the area around the camp ground was so shallow this year the BFN he was in sucked the mud off of the bottom while at idle waiting to pick up the truck driver. By the way, this same guy told me the impeller was way cheaper than the tire blow out or the prop the above mentioned truck driver bent up by hitting the bottom! ------------- Greg http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2427&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985" rel="nofollow - 86 BFN |
Posted By: TRBenj
Date Posted: March-02-2010 at 8:15pm
A little off tangent... Greg, do you think you could pass along a message to this "GL guy" for me? Just curious if I should avoid the campground launch with the BFN at GL this year. Maybe towing it over to the launch at the park would be a good idea. Thanks! ------------- |
Posted By: skicat
Date Posted: March-02-2010 at 8:24pm
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I will check with him, but I don't think launching or driving around the campground was a problem if you just watch the depth gauge. You only really have one small channel to get out of there. The problem comes in while sitting out there & you get blown around some & end up in really shallow water. Next time I would say he would just go out a little further & wait where it is not quite as shallow. ------------- Greg http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2427&yrstart=1981&yrend=1985" rel="nofollow - 86 BFN |
Posted By: kytom2
Date Posted: March-02-2010 at 11:25pm
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How can the truck driver bend up the prop,if hes driving the truck? ------------- |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: March-02-2010 at 11:36pm
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Just like Pete said in a previous post, it matters what kind of water you run in. The lake I run in, the water is fresh (NO Salt water allowed) and clean. The strainer you can see if debris is in there, but the water I run in is fresh. Plus, I have always heard as you guys talken in some posts, direct drive inboards need at least 6ft of water to run in give or take. I stay away from banking the boat while running etc.. But a strainer is needed to keep unwanted junk out.. Yall agree? ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: March-02-2010 at 11:39pm
Where you asking me my friend? If you where, Lake Somerville.. Great inboard lake, great for the camping, cooking, drink some cold ones, and just relax.. Come visit we can ride my friend.. ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: LaurelLakeSkier
Date Posted: March-03-2010 at 2:05am
Six feet is a lot of water, far more than is needed by our ski boats. Half of that is plenty deep for most inboard ski boats. |
Posted By: Netdewt
Date Posted: March-03-2010 at 4:15am
Summer. We're baking up here this week, high 30's!
The lakes I'll be in are silty and sometimes weedy. The "channel" or whatever I'd have to go through each time we dock is about 200 ft long, 10 ft wide, winding, really soft nasty warm rotting silty bottom, and about 3 feet deep. Sounds like it's possible...  ------------- 1989 Ski Nautique 2001, 880 hours |
Posted By: chrisawalker45
Date Posted: March-03-2010 at 11:39am
| i run my boat in a lake that is anything from 2.5feet to 5 feet depending on the ime of year. The bottom is quite silty nd we get alot of weed. I do run the boat with a strainer, and it always has stuff in it, the only problem i have ever had with it was a slight split in the sealing ring, therefore it leaked air in and caused the temp to shoot up, this all depends on the boat, if u have a more recent one with a heat exchanger, this wouldnt have been a problem. I reckon with the depth etc, ull be fine and in my oppinion, i would recommend on running a strainer. |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: March-03-2010 at 2:27pm
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[QUOTE=chrisawalker45] i run my boat in a lake that is anything from 2.5feet to 5 feet depending on the time of year. The bottom is quite silty nd we get alot of weed. I do run the boat with a strainer, and it always has stuff in it
Well, you probally right, most inboards I can remember all had strainers on them. I bet you have to clean your strainer everytime you go out then. I just try to stay out of shallow water, just scared I guess of hitting the rudders, or prop on something. If i know it is less than say 4ft, I turn the boat off.. Just me tho.... ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-03-2010 at 2:44pm
first hand experience from installing and using one. Glad your contributing nothing to the thread richard. Bet you just can't wait for Oct to come so that you can enjoy the 79nautique all month long there on your CCF calendar. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-03-2010 at 3:30pm
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Chris, just pokin' fun at you again.......
You have a lot to add to the threads and your input into the makeup of boats, motors and trailers. Do not let me distract you from your duties,sorry if I poked a stick in your eye. You have been missed, we always need an opossing veiw.......Billy ------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-03-2010 at 3:33pm
 ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-03-2010 at 3:38pm
Sorry But I just don't see it your way, and it's getting very old. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: boat dr
Date Posted: March-03-2010 at 3:57pm
 white flag raised------------- boat dr /diaries/details.asp?ID=4631 - 1949 Dart /diaries/details.asp?ID=1533 - 1964 American Skier |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: March-03-2010 at 4:04pm
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Wow, that all came out better than I anticipated hahaha..
So are we buying an inboard here or are we stuck on the outboard?? Seems darn black and white to me. Moj'  ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: March-03-2010 at 4:15pm
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Yall angry.. Damb! lol I think he inboard, we got him convinced, he just was worried he couldnt run it in shallow water..
I am ready for summer damb it..  ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: Netdewt
Date Posted: March-04-2010 at 8:34pm
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I am definitely focused in and sure I want an 82-86 2001. I am waiting to get my gas tank back so I can sell the motorcycle, and we've still got March to get through up here. I have some things to work out before it can happen, but my mind is pretty made up.
Thanks for all your input! ------------- 1989 Ski Nautique 2001, 880 hours |
Posted By: 79nautique
Date Posted: March-05-2010 at 1:11pm
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you made a very good choice to stay away from the outboard and i/o's ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=756&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1979&yrend=1979 - 79 nautique |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: March-11-2010 at 10:00pm
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Hey Nate,
I sure the we got you interested in inboards now. If you have not found one yet either on this site, there are some good Nautiques 2001 on boattrader.com. http://www.boattrader.com/search-results/Zip-77493/Radius-any/NewOrUsed-any/Type-Power/Category-Ski%20and%20Wakeboard%20boat/Length-18,20/Year-1978,1990/Price-2500,20000/Fuel-GAS/Engine-DIRECT%20DRIVE/Sort-Length:DESC/ Check it out! See what you think.. ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: March-12-2010 at 9:02am
http://www.boattrader.com/search-results/Zip-77493/Radius-any/NewOrUsed-any/Type-Power/Category-Ski%20and%20Wakeboard%20boat/Length-18,20/Year-1978,1990/Price-2500,20000/Fuel-GAS/Engine-DIRECT%20DRIVE/Sort-Length:DESC/%20 - Lee's link Lee, We've got to get you to handle the linking properly!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: skicat2001
Date Posted: March-12-2010 at 2:36pm
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Thanks for doing that for me Pete.. ------------- 1985 CC 2001-SOLD Lee Michael Johnson |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: March-21-2010 at 12:48am
Yeah..it sure was fun traveling with you 2 guys. Never a dull moment. john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: March-26-2010 at 4:22am
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Where you asking me my friend? If you where, Lake Somerville.. Great inboard lake, great for the camping, cooking, drink some cold ones, and just relax.. Come visit we can ride my friend.. [/QUOTE]
Lost track of this one, Thanks for the invite, I thought the photo was actually my lake, but I wasnt even close, If I get to Texas I will look you up. I'll bring the cold ones. ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |