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jeffrey
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Initially Posted - 01/13/2003 :  19:50:22  Show Profile
I have had no problem finding people who use outboards on the 250. Why is there so few who choose inboard power. It would seem the long term investment of the inboard would be worth the extra 5k, not to mention cleaner and I think better economy of fuel.
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Arlyn Stewart
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Response Posted - 01/13/2003 :  20:57:57  Show Profile  Visit Arlyn Stewart's Homepage
The inboards weren't offered until recent years.

More cruising has been done on the center board than wing do to the easy trailering. Is the inboard offered on the center board? How much does the inboard weigh?

Very good 4 stroke outboards have reduced noise levels and improved fuel economy.

The c250 is by design a low maintenance boat... whether real or not, many view an inboard as more complicated maintenance wise.

And, your right... there has only been one inboard owner share on this forumn and I think recently his boat was for sale as he was upgrading to a larger boat. He really liked the inboard but at first complained that he was only able to get 5.5 knots speed (.7 less than hull speed). I think it was determined that his elevation in Colorado was the reason why.





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cathluk
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Response Posted - 01/14/2003 :  08:10:42  Show Profile
I've never seen a C250 w/ an inboard, but I imagine an inboard has got to be heavier than a 4-stroke outboard thus exacerbating the problem of too much weight at the stern.

Cathy
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puffin
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Response Posted - 01/21/2003 :  13:14:45  Show Profile

I have a 2001 250 with an inboard engine. Yes it's more money and more weight, but I'm extremely satified. I don't trailer the boat so weight is not an issue. I've found the engine to be reliable, low maintenance, and in general have had far fewer hassles that the outboard - no dragging the engine on and off the boat. The engine comes with a saildrive unit that I am equally satisfied with. Engine controls on the pedestal with the wheel is also an extremely useful option and makes tight maneuvering much more manageable.
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bdehuff
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Response Posted - 01/21/2003 :  17:38:19  Show Profile
Puffin -

I was beginning to think that my boat was the only C250 on the planet with an inboard diesel. To my recollection you are the only other person to notify this forum that you selected this option.

I believe you are correct that the reason so few C250 owners select this option may be extra cost ($5k or so) and more probably the extra weight (around 225 lbs as I recall). Extra weight is a disadvantage for a trailer sailor. However, for those who do not plan to trailer their boat and may be interested in the diesel/saildrive option there are some advantages to diesel in addition to low maintenance, long engine life, fuel economy (about 1 1/2 pints/hour at cruising speed) and steering around in tight corners, which make this a good option:

1. Copious battery charging capability of an alternator.
2. Very quiet operation.
3. Engine weight is down low in the hull on the centerline.
4. Prop is always in the water in the swells.

I was always very satisfied with mine and never had any operational or maintenance problems. However, I recently decided to trade mine in only because I bought a C350 instead. Consequently, I can add to the above list of advantages "resale value." A boat broker gave me $28k for it, which is not bad for a 4 year old C250 without a trailer. If I had sold it myself instead of to a boat broker I'm convinced I could have gotten over $30k for it. The resale value is good because there so few C250's with an inboard diesel to be found in the resale market.

Blair Dehuff
C250 WK #427
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