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Originally Posted by micetic
So let me be sure I got this right, for a boat the size I would like (26’-30’), an outboard would not really be appropriate.
A follow-up question concerning the motor, would you have any preference of diesel over gasoline, or vice versa? I imagine a diesel would be better suited but I am obviously inexperienced and can use all the advice I can get.
Thanks,
Matthew
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There is nothing wrong with using an outboard for a boat in this size range..but it would have to be mounted in such a way that it can provide power under the worst conditions, as that is when you generally want/need the power most. In most cases, a transom-hung outboard isn't going to work in rough conditions, as the prop will come out of the water as the boat pitches. An inboard, outboard motor well is really the only good solution on a monohull. On a multihull, they often can mount the outboard to a pod or crossbeam, so that the outboard is closer to the center of movement and less likely to be lifted from the water in bad conditions.
As for engines, there are three choices... a diesel outboard, which is not a choice in the United States, and they're quite expensive and rather noisy; an two-stroke gasoline outboard, which is not optimal, since it is fairly noisy and also very inefficient in terms of fuel usage; or a four-stroke gasoline outboard, which is probably the best choice, although a bit more expensive than the two stroke, it is far quieter and far more fuel efficient.