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  • endlessseas
    endlessseas Member Posts: 20 ✭
    thank you
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  • bshippjr
    bshippjr Member Posts: 116 ✭✭✭
    The big factor for me between I/O and OB was the winterization.  Our boat stays on a covered lift in a marina and there are times during the winter when it is warm enough to take it out.  I had a 1999 GS248 with I/O, and once winterized it would be a hassle if we took it out (another factor in switching boats was that the wife preferred the full windshield).  I found a used 2000 SD217 with a 150 Johnson 2 stroke.  Now it is no issue if we want to take it out.  I just need to make sure it is trimmed straight to drain all water.  Another plus is the simple maintenance of the OB.  About every 3 yrs I have the plugs, impeller, and water pump replaced.  A welcome side effect of the change is that the deck space of the 21' OB is close to that of the 24' I/O. 

    2000 Hurricane SD 217 OB
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  • Ernest_T
    Ernest_T Member, Moderator Posts: 269 ✭✭✭
    I also have a 217 SD same as HydroCanis mentioned above.  Mine is a 2010 model with a Yamaha 150 4 stroke OB engine.  My top speed is also around 40 mph, and fuel efficiency with this combination is good, but I've never measured actual fuel mileage.  

    Like others have mentioned, I went with the OB primarily for winterization advantages.  For example, this year I have not yet winterized my boat.  I still take it out occasionally late in the season to fish.  Plus, here in the SE we occasionally have a warm streak during the winter, and I can take the family out.  All the inboard guys are pretty much stuck until next season, since they can't pull their boats out without having to completely re-winterize.  I'm also able to do all the maintenance on the OB myself.  I don't think I would feel comfortable doing the same on an inboard.  I do lose the availability of a rear swim platform with the OB, which would be nice during the summer months.  

    The 2400 that you are looking at is a very nice boat.  I think you would be very happy with it.  
    2010 Hurricane 2100 (217) Sun Deck
    2008 Yamaha F150 TXR Outboard
    2008 Yamaha FX **** Cruiser Waverunner
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