Even just a handful of years ago, if you wanted a custom sport-fisher in the 35- to 55-foot range, the likely option was inboard power. But today’s new breed of high-horsepower outboard engines, with ...

Purists cringe when outboards power a classic boat. Should they? We pit outboard versus inboard to find out how they compare, and examine the strengths and weaknesses of each powerplant.

Do you choose an inboard or an outboard motor? If you don't know the answer, get clarity with our insightful post that discusses inboard vs outboard motors.