Wansworth
Well-known member
One choice I have is either a small yacht with an inboard or another with an outboard.Having had various yachts with inboards there seem to be quite a lot of downsides which with age don’t get better.Amongst the problems are getting at filters and seals fuel tank drains and shaft connections in general getting at stuff in awkward places and the need for an engineer to come to the boat if required,whilst an outboard is all there to sea and can be taken to a shop if required.The downside ofthe outboard is it’s not so handy to start and use in maneuvering situations nor in a rough sea.Not being in anyway an engine fixer much to my shame I am leaning more towards an outboard on a 7 meter yacht