I have had both. FWIW I would never go back to Outboard. My Catalina 27 had
a 15hp and was pretty well designed for it. Transom had a cut out in the
middle and the motor simply tilted up into this cut out- no bracket. There
was room on either side for a 5 gal gas can. There was enough power(note
this was a 15hp and not the 9.9 suggested) but chop was a problem as the
prop would come out of the water. And it didn't have electric start so you
had to pull the cord to start it in a very awkward position. If you go with
an outboard you'll likely be stuck with a bracket. With some bracket
installations (and a well installation on a Henderson 30 I sailed on) you
are starting the motor with it in the air and then dropping it down so it
has access to cooling water.  Again very awkward positions to start if using
a pull cord.  You will be likely limited on motor size by the weight limit
of the bracket so pay attention. You can get it to work but you are just
trading one set of issues for another.  If you simply use the motor to get
out of the harbor on nice days or to the race course, it is certainly
viable. If you just race- get a 3.5HP and take it off before the start and
stow below if your PHRF allows;-)  If you cruise and motor extensively then
the drawbacks will increase- cavitating in chop; undersized HP (due to
weight concerns); limited battery charging.....  And as others have alluded
the cost comparison needs to include any needed transom reinforcement; the
bracket; motor; remote controls (you really don't want to be adjusting
throttle and shifting by reaching over the transom); and removing the old
running gear and plugging the shaft hole.  Good luck I know how frustrating
a flaky motor can be. In my case I solved it by buying a bigger boat with a
diesel...

Kim Brown
Trust Me!!! 35-3       


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