I love the closed transom, are they made as a self bailing deck like most center consoles? If not, would there be a problem modifying it to be self bailing? The reverse and prop walk issue is something I am sure I can adjust to as I drive large boats/ships for a living so this is something I know a little about. Speed isn't really a concern as in a smaller boat like these you aren't able to run really fast anyway unless you want to get beat to death! I would put a "Skeg" or one of those guards that goes under the prop and shaft to help protect myself a little from the grounding issue. Ask away any questions because I love having an inboard.:thumbsup:Ĭlick to expand.Thanks Rampage, you pretty much answered the things I was looking for! I don't really use below deck storage for anything as I don't have any in my Cape Horn anyway.
You have to learn to use the prop walk to your advantage. There is a learning curve to close quarters maneuvering since they don't turn in reverse. To get the most you have to make sure you prop it correctly. Also don't expect to be going anywhere shallow with out being on edge about hitting bottom. You wont be as fast as most outboard powered boats. The cons that I have found with a inboard CC is you lose a lot of space below deck with engine and running gear. Engine wise I have a old school engine with zero electronic controls and I wanted it like that.
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I do have a full transom swim platform that works great. The boat is great to bottom fish off of with no motors to deal with on the back. The boat rides like a much bigger boat with the weight down low. Fuel economy wise with it loaded down full offshore load. lolīlaine what questions/concerns do you have? I have a 1980 Mako 236 (23ft) inboard. If CH built a 23'-27' inboard I would be smitten.
If I can come across the right boat I would sell my Cape Horn though I love the tank of a hull. It would make it infinitely easier to get in and out of the boat, an easier place to pull up fish and whatnot.Īnyway, does anyone have any useful input that I may be overlooking when it comes to running an inboard center console? I know that I will want a fresh water cooled engine, well maintained, and to check the engine bed and stringers due to the vibration. I would also like the ability to have a swim platform on the back of the boat due to being an avid spear fisherman and also running trips. I have seen a few that had the 350 mercruisers in them and also the 454. I think that it would be a little more economical on fuel (dependent upon engine of course). So, I currently own a 1997 21' Cape Horn with a 200 Yamaha on it that I have been running for a while now but I have been considering swapping over to something a little bigger and I like the idea of a straight inboard.
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