Quote Originally Posted by Sharp shooter View Post
A true "inboard outboard".

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I recall being told that the 'inboard-outboard' shown here (I think called a dory) was done to keep the engine away from 'following-seas'. The waves were faster than the boats and would 'push' the boat and sometimes overwhelm and kill the air that the engine needed.