Inboard or Outboard - Which is best for lakes?

[Qapla]

As was mentioned totally    in another thread and a request was made to start this topic 

 

 

 

 

Is better to have an outboard motor on a boat for fishing in lakes - or would an inboard be a better choice?

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1 hour ago, Qapla said:

As was mentioned totally    in another thread and a request was made to start this topic 

 

 

 

 

Is better to have an outboard motor on a boat for fishing in lakes - or would an inboard be a better choice?

YES!

[pnutts]

Air boat type. Sailing boat even less air and noise pollution

[Qapla]

In the lakes around here, a sail would not work too well - too many trees in the way for fishing.

[Floyd]

I'm just happy to be on a lake in any boat.

[New World Explorer]

Which one is more resistant to alligators? LOL 🤣

[➕👇 ꓤꓱꓷꓠꓵ🎵Tone]

Many angles up here have a super quiet electic outboard to move around once you get to your favourite spot.

To get to your favourite spot, an outboard has better access for maintenance purposes. And if you ever upgrade your motor, outboard is simpler.
Then you also have to consider where to put your steering console and canopy - side or centre... so many choices.

Old (Downunder) Tone

[Qapla]

Center console boats can give a wet ride

 

I would imagine it would be a little more inconvenient to refill an electric outboard than a gas one - I do prefer a 4-stroke gas over a 2-stroke ... no having to mix oil in the gas  

 

There's also the question of a wheel or a stick for steering - or a small outboard (kicker) where you actually hold the throttle handle on the motor in the back of the boat.

 

 

Edited May 30, 2022 by Qapla

[rocket]

Ii had an inboard motor in my skii boat and it was great for skiing and tubing but not so good for fishing. A small outboard is best for fishing IMHO.

Edited June 2, 2022 by rocket

[Miss Bea]

Oars.