A well-maintained outboard motor will be more reliable and occupies a fraction of the hull space needed for an outboard motor. The outboard motors are light, compact, and are easy to maintain. One of the primary advantages of the outboard motors over inboard motors is that the latter can be taken ashore and serviced conveniently at the comfort of a garage or workshop. For more details visit, outboardengineblog.tumblr.com/post/633396768011370496/comparison-of-outboard-and-inboard-motor