2006 340 sundancer

Dave
My bad as I was thinking of the I/O’s being turned.
Your correct that if left straight ahead and just using shifters the pivot point will be more forward but not at far forward as inboards in same length boats.

Once you start moving the steering wheel and the I/O’s start trusting to the side the pivot point start to move towards the stern.
 
Ok, let's see if we can summarize this thread before my neighbor's boat depreciates any further.

1. i suck at docking I/o's including my first and second boats, but neither were bravo counter rotating. I believe walter too has had his chalenges with i/o's.
2. Some guys are great at docking with i/o's, including many of my friends at my marina, including a 290 amberjack and 38 fountain. There is obviously a science to docking with i/o's that i was never smart enough to learn.
3. If you do all your own maintenance including the removal of the stern drives, i/o's can be economical. But I still question this one, since with inboards there is nothing to remove.
4.For speed and fuel usage, i/o's generally win here too.
5. For many people like me, inboards are easier to dock.
6. My friend's boat is still available.
7. This weekend is not looking great for boating, but rather be sitting on her, instead of the alternative.
8. I better get back to work so i don't have to start a new thread with my boat for sale.

Have a great boating weekend gentlemen and Walter and Rob and Dave and Don.......
 
"Have a great boating weekend gentlemen and Walter and Rob and Dave and Don......."

Are you saying I am not a Gentlemem?
I resemble that remark!
 
I can say with confidence that my twin I/O's are terrible around the dock. That, coupled with the fact that I'm as bad as they are make docking, especially backing in to a slip, a real pain sometimes. It can kill the whole day when things don't go right.
Fortunately I dock alongside the bulkhead at my slip and I can do that pretty easily.
The good thing about the twin I/O's is that once you're away from the dock the thing handles like a sports car and runs like the wind.
I just switched my port drive to a Counter Rotating unit this Spring, (based in large part on the info I got from BC and others that have made the switch) and can't wait to see the difference. I don't expect a whole lot in straight line performance, but backing up should be a little easier. Hopefully the stern won't pull to port so much in reverse anymore causing the bow to swing all the way to starboard.
I think inboards are much easier for docking. I know for a fact that the single inboard I had years ago was a lot easier to dock than what I have now because the bow didn't go all the way over at the slightest turn of the wheel like my current boat does.
Maintenance and storage are a bigger factor with I/O's too. Fortunately I do the oil and water pump myself every year so that saves a bundle. I can also store the drives at a friend's shop every winter so that isn't an issue for me.
I don't do bellows and whatnot myself. I probably could, but since it isn't an annual item I'd rather just pay a pro to do them when its time and have it done right.
In the end:
I think both have their advantages and disadvantages and I probably wouldn't base my decision about buying a boat on which one it was equipped with.
Now outbaords........ those puppies scare me. The replacement cost as compared to an inboard or I/O is nuts.
 
One thing that I don't think was brought up in the inboard vs I/O debate is how you use the boat. I made the switch from I/Os to inboards 13 years ago and am very happy with the decision. Inboards are easier to maintain, handle better around the dock, and most importantly I like the clear cockpit and transom for fishing and backing up close to a dock without a big gap to protect the drives. However having inboards does make you more cautious and the days of taking friends across the bay with the 'big' boat to go clamming or exploring unknown canals are long over. I resolved that by buying a dinghy that fits on the bow and is perfect for clamming and playing around in the flats. With an I/O you could push your luck a bit knowing you can always trim the drive up, you don't have that option with inboards so you leave yourself plenty of safety margin. The way I use the boat now that's fine, plus I have the dinghy, but for some they may prefer the I/O to keep exploring in the shallower areas of the bay.
 
Salt Shaker,

I spoke to my neighbor - I wanted to make sure i could give out his number. The marina told him his boat most likely won't be in the water before May 2nd. However, if you want to see his boat on the hard, he can show it this weekend. I will PM you his phone number. I know he is talking to one other guy, but not sure if the guy wants a 340, since he was looking at a 280. But it sounds like the guys wife has bought into the 340 idea, so we all know where that drives our decision. Also, this guy interested in the 340, wants to get a slip at SS3, and it sounds like the 340's slip is paid up for the season, but i am not sure if SS3 allows a transfer.

Good luck selling your boat and buying your next one!

Jeff
 
Guys,
I deleted some posts & edited one. If anyone has a problem with what I did Private message me.

If something is left that should still go . Private message me or Walter.

I dont delete stuff lightly. Threats will never fly.

Rob
 
Dani-Lu

I can't seem to get to the 2 PM messages to call your friend. Thought it might be because I don't have an anchor so joined today and still no luck.

Thinking maybe it takes a day or so to update my account. Let your friend know I am interested in seeing his boat and will try to access the PM message info tomorrow and contact him.

My sale is official. Sea trial and survey passed.
 
Salt Shaker,

Great news, Congrats.

What is your email address? Or send me an email and I can reply : jeffkilly at gmail dot com
 
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