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Val: Thanks much for the replies. From the info that I picked up here & there, I got the impression that Merc's were the be all to end all!

Val: Even though I've never owned a boat, I've always thought that just hanging an outboard on the stern is something that will end up being something that effects handling in a most negative way. Will definitely keep these brackets in mind with whatever I end up with. Onto something else...

Hey Val, I went to the site and took a look at the Porta-bracket and like the idea behind it. As you apparently have one on your boat, I'd like to ask who installed it? It seems like the kind of thing that would not be easy to install. To put it another way, it seems like the kind of thing that...

Thanks for the reply Val. I hate to admit it, but I didn't think of the inboard engine taking up room in the back, even though it's sitting low in the hull. I was thinking more in terms of losing the transom with the outboard hanging off it.

Thanks for your replies gentleman. H

Thanks for the replies. I didn't want to post too long of a question, so I kept it short. I'm not very versed in fiberglass boat hulls, but I know one serious problem is de-lamination, where a layer close to the surface comes apart from those underneath it. I remember looking at, of all brands...

Hi All: Have been looking at boats in the 19' range for a while. I've come across the various brands and as to be expected, come across Bayliners. I remember that they had a bad reputation years ago - but for what I don't remember. I can't afford a new boat and will be going for something made...

Thanks much for the replies; I'm definitely going to lean toward outboard.

Thanks much for your replies. H

Hi all: I've been considering buying a boat for some time and I've come down to the size - which would be 19'. Now, the first question comes up - inboard or outboard? Most of the boats I've come across are inboard. I used to work on engines back when and I'm familiar with all that. It seems to...