How would a "purist" say it?

[jmstige]

I'm having a debate at work about how Wake Boats are referred to...

I am told that a direct drive boat is referred to as an "inboard" and a V-drive boat is referred to as a V-drive.

I am told that while they are both technically inboard boats, a "purist" would only refer to an inboard boat with a V-drive as a "V-drive."

I call BS and say that DD or V-Drive are simply the motor placement of an inboard boat.

Does anyone here have any insight on this purist lingo? I stopped calling fenders bumpers and lines rope last year, so if there is more - please fill me in.

Until I hear back with something that would change my mind - I'm still calling

[zad0030]

Traditionally an Inboard is a boat where the engine inside the boat. Hence, Inboard outboard (I/O), where the engine is inside and other parts outside. And outboard where everything is outside of the boat.

I for one classify the boat as Inboard, I/O, or Outboard. And then In inboards specifically Direct Drive or V-Drive.

So in short, Yes DD and VD are both Inboards.

After re-reading what I read im not sure it will help you

[chpthril]

Well, as far as most are concerned, and inboard is a boat with an automotive style engine mounted in the boat and a propshaft coming out the bottom of a the boat. DD or V-drive is just a different configuration of an Inboard.

[mtnsmith]

I would have to concur except it seems when you get to big boats they seem to distinguish whether it is a v-drive or direct drive, it makes a big difference in the cabin whether the engines are amid-ship or not. The only change in larger boats in years has been the volvo ips or mercruiser zeus, both brilliant designs.

[highrock]

Mike is right,

Theyre all inboards. They have the same motor but the V-Drive has more parts to the trans, and v-drive. DD are easier to work on in my opinion but the trend now is towards v-drives.

I still call them bumpers and use the word rope. I think its all about where your from and your vocabulary/accent that you grew up on.

[Lucky 275]

These guys made it even more confusing. A engine in the center, but it's a V-drive

[Kito]

The way I look at it,their both inboards. The difference between a DD and V dirve is in regards to the placement of the engine. On a DD the shaft comes directly out of the back of the engine and straight out the back of the boat. A V-drive the shaft goes from the back towards the front then it heads towards the back again. It makes a v shape hence the name V-drive.

[NICKYPOO]

I agree with everyone. Inboards are inboards. D and V are configurations.

These guys made it even more confusing. A engine in the center, but it's a V-drive

Now this I have not seen. Trippy.

[Jason B]

Can you take your co-workers in a brawl? Can you whoop them? Or are you the office half-pint?

If you can take them, whatever you say goes. Period. If you're "fragile" then, well learn their terminology.

That's how it works at my office. What I say goes because there is nothing they can do about it.






............I forgot to mention of the 15 people I'm the only male


I'm teasing of course (lest I ruffle feathers)
Both are inboards.

[dogbert]

Just call 'em towboats and be done with it

[Fast1911]

Traditionally an Inboard is a boat where the engine inside the boat. Hence, Inboard outboard (I/O), where the engine is inside and other parts outside. And outboard where everything is outside of the boat.

I for one classify the boat as Inboard, I/O, or Outboard. And then In inboards specifically Direct Drive or V-Drive.

So in short, Yes DD and VD are both Inboards.

After re-reading what I read im not sure it will help you

Well, as far as most are concerned, and inboard is a boat with an automotive style engine mounted in the boat and a propshaft coming out the bottom of a the boat. DD or V-drive is just a different configuration of an Inboard.

I would have to concur except it seems when you get to big boats they seem to distinguish whether it is a v-drive or direct drive, it makes a big difference in the cabin whether the engines are amid-ship or not. The only change in larger boats in years has been the volvo ips or mercruiser zeus, both brilliant designs.

Mike is right,

Theyre all inboards. They have the same motor but the V-Drive has more parts to the trans, and v-drive. DD are easier to work on in my opinion but the trend now is towards v-drives.

I still call them bumpers and use the word rope. I think its all about where your from and your vocabulary/accent that you grew up on.

These guys made it even more confusing. A engine in the center, but it's a V-drive

The way I look at it,their both inboards. The difference between a DD and V dirve is in regards to the placement of the engine. On a DD the shaft comes directly out of the back of the engine and straight out the back of the boat. A V-drive the shaft goes from the back towards the front then it heads towards the back again. It makes a v shape hence the name V-drive.

I agree with everyone. Inboards are inboards. D and V are configurations.




Now this I have not seen. Trippy.

Can you take your co-workers in a brawl? Can you whoop them? Or are you the office half-pint?

If you can take them, whatever you say goes. Period. If you're "fragile" then, well learn their terminology.

That's how it works at my office. What I say goes because there is nothing they can do about it.






............I forgot to mention of the 15 people I'm the only male


I'm teasing of course (lest I ruffle feathers)
Both are inboards.

Just call 'em towboats and be done with it

I AGREE

[jwanck11]

nice fast!

[SPBFAN]

I AGREE

X2

[dogbert]

I AGREE

That's impressive...how long did it take you to put that post together?