[PCW] Inboard Outboard never Volvo vs. Older Volvo

[Jim Garner]

I would welcome this groups input on the advantages and disadvantages of the
newer Volvo I/O's compared to the older models.

 

My first boat, 18' Owens, had a 1960 100 hp Volvo carbureted I/O. As I
recall it had wonderfully miserly fuel economy.

 

All this talk about DuoProps has me rethinking I/O's for my next as yet
un-finalized boat. It will be trailerable. Perhaps a Catamaran.

 

Some say:

More maintenance with I/O.

More complicated to get power to the prop.

More prone to sinking due to bellows.

Least expensive to replace engine alone.

The newer DuoProps are easily damaged by debris - even kelp.

 

Regards,

Jim Garner