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Inboard vs. Outboard Motors

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Last Updated on June 26, 2024 by Boatsetter Team

Inboard vs outboard motors, which is better? Although a divisive one, this discussion is as important as it is overdue. Boat owners, be they rough and ready fishermen or pleasure sailing dandies, usually fall into two camps: those who sing the praises of inboard motors and those dedicated to all things outboard. 

The first thing to notice is that over the last decade (or two), there has been a growing trend of new boats coming equipped with outboard motors. According to survey data by the NADA , the boating industry sold more outboard motor-powered crafts over the last few years than ever before. In fact, more than 165,500 outboard motors were sold in 2016. Some pundits have argued that this is due to consumer preferences, while others have said it is more cost-effective to install for manufacturers. 

However, does this mean that this variety of motor trumps the inboard? After all, why would outboard motors become the standard for boating power if they were not the best?

Not so fast.

Every experienced owner of a boat has a preference. This is even more true of manufacturers. Ask anyone in the boating game what type of motor they prefer, and you will get a different answer. You are likely to start up a fierce debate – be warned! Whatever you might have heard at the port , it is vital that before you attempt to choose your ideal style of motor, you must set aside any preconceived notions you may have.

The truth is: neither motor wins outright in the perennial inboard vs. outboard debate. Like your own kids or car collection, each one has its own merits and quirks. Nevertheless, the motors do outclass one another in specific categories and areas. As such, must depends on what you plan to do with your boat and your personal preferences. Freshwater or saltwater? Maneuverability or stability? Speed or stamina? All of these questions, alongside a million more, ought to be considered.

Inboard Motors

True to its namesake, an inboard motor is fixed inside the boat, typically at the hull . Petrol and gas versions have combustion engines with firing cylinders, whereas electric models differ. Inboard motors are often housed in a large box in the middle of the vessel. This center of gravity is a huge benefit to a drifting experience.

You can spot an inboard at the port by the distinct rudder used to steer the ship. Fishing trawlers on the high seas rely on these of their lower center of gravity. At the same time, slalom skiers enjoy their smaller wake . Larger vessels, like yachts, also use inboard motors but require bigger models, which cannot be placed on the rear of the hull.

Making a judgment on the merits and drawbacks of the inboard is tricky as those who prefer them have their own set of valid reasons. While they need a large box in the middle of the ship to hold the engine – something that can reduce much-needed deck space – they are quieter than their outboard counterparts. This renders them more suitable to the socialites out there who love entertaining. And let us not forget those fishing folks. A quieter boat is less likely to disturb your prey, ensuring a bigger and better catch is had by all.

Albeit ever so slightly more expensive than their outboard counterparts, inboard motors have a penchant for fuel-efficiency. This is because they are modeled on car engines. Moreover, this means that they boast better torque and horsepower for some hair-raising water antics.

A major – and potentially dangerous – downside to the inboard is that it can be a fire hazard. Unfortunately, countless vessels have been damaged and destroyed by fires that began in the inboard motor. Yet fear not. Running a bilge blower can solve that issue.

Check out this post for more tips on  how to look after your pride and joy .

Outboard Motors

With sales figures as high as those quoted earlier, it is little wonder that the market for outboard motors is huge. No, gigantic. What this means for consumers is that there is ample choice out there. There is an outboard motor to suit any and every function for fishing, recreational boating, or small commercial outfits. 

The engine of an outboard is rear mounted on the boat and is commanded by a handle for steering and titling. The propellers can be lifted out of the water completely, which means that transporting and storing them when not in use is a breeze. More so, this feature means that the propellers avoid sitting in the water for prolonged periods, protecting them from erosion and the growth of organic matter. This maximizes durability, of course.  

Another notable advantage of the outboard is that its position on the boat makes replacing the motor a simpler process than the inboard. Indeed, replacing an inboard is often an expensive and time-consuming task. This capability means that you can easily upgrade to a new, more powerful motor should you wish to – all without the need for specialist tools or professional expertise. This same simplicity also carries over to repairing and maintaining an outboard. That is if you need to do so. Outboard motors are famous for their dependability.

Yet, outboards are not impervious to faults. A significant drawback of this style of motor is that its power can often leave much to be desired. The bottom line is: outboard motors are insufficient for large vessels. Well, unless you want to spend your life savings on fuel. Finally, outboards take up space. And lots of it. If you wish to entertain on your boat, which is your primary purpose, you might want to consider the inboard. Again, much depends on your needs.

But before we move on to cost, maintenance, and power comparisons, let us talk hybrids. Oh yes, that is right, here it is, the curveball: the happy medium, the center-ground. Although the hybrid resembles more the outboard with the motor mounted at the rear of the hull, the propeller shaft passes through the boat’s hull. Sharing most of the pros and cons of the outboard, the hybrid also comes with the challenges of the inboard’s positioning.

Cost Comparisons

Of course, the larger the engine, the more expensive it will be to purchase. But you may want to also consider maintenance and replacement costs, along with the life expectancy of the motor design. 

For instance, inboard motors typically have a longer life expectancy than outboards. Meanwhile, maintenance requirements, based on hours of use, tend to favor the inboards. To be clear, inboards, on average, can run for near two thousand hours before they might require attention, whereas outboards usually run for around 750 hours before a service is needed.

Yet pay attention : purchasing an inboard motor will be heavier on the purse strings and can entail insurance coverage with more expensive premiums.

Sounds confusing, doesn’t it? Never fear. This  boat payment calculator  can assist you with the difficulties of working out finances by working out the running costs of your chosen engine. It is where boating veterans of all stripes get their knowledge.

Maintenance Costs

It can be a boring topic. However, you ignore it at your peril: maintenance. As touched upon earlier, outboard motors are used praised for their low, no-nonsense maintenance requirements. Situated at the rear of the hull, their housing protects the inner workings of the motor from the environment.

Hybrids and inboard alike share the same issue: positioning. At the boat’s bilge, steam, damp, and good old H20 can wreak havoc inside the motor when you need to open it for maintenance, potentially causing you a pain in the behind (and wallet). Compounding matters, accessing them is also tricky. This is primarily caused by the petite hatch in their housing, giving you less wriggle room than an outboard.

When you wish to place your boat on land, outboard motors also do not have a drain due to their placement on the boat. This means that excess water can sit around, again creating trouble if you decide to take your boat out of the water. Conversely, inboard varieties avoid this design, which protects them from possible damages caused by moisture.

Power Comparison

POWER. It is a topic you cannot avoid considering. The directional thrust and integral skeg of the outboard mean that a boat equipped with one of these bad boys is nimble on the water, especially at low power and speed. The benefits of this are countless. However, an outboard motor mostly enables you to navigate shallower waters better and park your boat up neatly.

Although there is one thing to bear in mind: despite having a superior power to weight ratio than inboards, outboards lack the total torque to drive big, beefy vessels. However, enthusiasts generally circumvent this issue by adding a second motor. Nowadays, it is not uncommon to see three or four motors adorning their transoms.

Moving on to the inboard, describing them is easy: they are the complete opposite of the outboard in this regard. The fixed position of the propellers under the middle of the boat reduces maneuverability, particularly at lower speeds. This is not to imply the inboard is a slug, however. They are adored by water sports enthusiasts worldwide as they have better wake control, major towing power, and a clear transom for tow ropes. If you are into wakeboarding and water skiing, then an inboard is for you. Besides, a lower center of gravity also helps cut through heavy ocean waves.

So, Which One is Best?

There you have it: a complete guide to outboard vs. inboard motors.

To recap, the advantages of an inboard motor are that they have brilliant fuel efficiency, superior torque and power, and increased life expectancy, and quiet operation. Whereas its downsides are that there is reduced interior space, higher purchasing costs, labor-intensive maintenance, more complex repairs, and full boat winterization is required.

Outboard motors, on the other hand, have a myriad of sought-after traits. Their full portability, easy maintenance, space-saving storage, and simple winterizing procedures, significantly lower price tag, extra interior space, and higher potential top speed. Still, do not forget the challenges. Some of them might break your choice. Most notable of which include low power and torque, which limits their suitability for vessels of certain sizes.

While there are many pros and cons to inboard and outboard motors, it is important to bear in mind that making the right choice is completely up to you and your needs. You may find a better outboard, despite setting out to buy an inboard and vice-versa. The size of your boat, desired maneuverability, boating frequency, local climate, and favorite water activity are essential factors to consider.

Good luck, and remember to do your research. The right decision will enrich your boating experiences to no end and might even prove gentler on the bank balance.

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2022 Cruisers 42GLS Outboard

• By Capt. Chris Caswell
• February 26, 2022

Some builders enter the outboard market timidly, with one toe in the water at a time. Cruisers, however, jumped into the deep end with a full cannonball, first with its 38GLS and now with the triple-engine 42GLS. If you don’t fall in love with this fun boat at first glance, well, check your pulse.

For starters, Cruisers decided that if one foldout beach on the 38 was good, then two on the 42 would be more than twice as good. And the builder is right. Having hullsides that morph into extended deck areas doesn’t just recapture space lost to outboards on the transom platform, but it also creates an entirely new fun area to explore. Suddenly, you don’t just have a boat with 13-foot beam, but one with nearly 19 feet of deck for entertaining and playing in the water.

Aside from the 4 feet in length and two beaches, why opt for the 42? There’s a lot of reasons. The 42GLS is a true express cruiser with a full hardtop running far enough aft from the windshield to give sun protection to the wraparound dinette, and it has a big electric sunroof (standard) for when you want some breeze. The 38GLS had a T-top but is really a big bowrider, while the 42GLS has not only the hardtop but also a full glass enclosure on the sides, an express-cruiser feature we appreciated in a lumpy inlet leading to the Gulf Stream.

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That 4 feet also translates into a civilized cabin (6 feet, 7 inches of headroom) that would encourage overnighting, with a full queen berth tucked in a private playpen aft, a dinette that converts to a tapered queen for kids (or in-laws), and a mini galley with a fridge and microwave to heat the coffee when you don’t want to tiptoe out to the cockpit galley in your jammies. 

There’s a rinse-off shower on the transom, but the big enclosed head in the cabin has a stand-up shower to get you squeaky clean, plus a vanity with toiletry stowage.

The cockpit galley is impressive, with the available Kenyon grill, and even a TV (think alfresco movie nights) that moves from the salon to the cockpit. Stools turn the raised galley counter into a bar, and I settled in there quite comfortably for our outing.   

The skipper has the best seat in the house: a bolstered double-wide helm chair overlooking an impeccably arranged dash with twin Simrad monitors and clearly labeled buttons for systems. The joystick for the triple outboards is exactly where I wanted it, just in front of the throttle and shifters. The skipper gets air-conditioning vents, and with the addition of a zippered back door to the cockpit, this entertaining area can be cooled or heated for all-season comfort just like the cabin. 

Safe access to the bow is through a clever windshield door that flips away. There’s also a recessed gate for spray or breeze protection, and parents will delight in the high coamings forward for kid security.  

There’s nothing unusual about the wraparound seating in the bow until you lift a cushion, where you’ll find nicely finished storage bins. In fact, Cruisers has gone to lengths to make every possible dead space into a stowage nook, cranny or locker. The bow seating has a table that converts to a sun pad, multiple cup holders (even in the fold-down armrest), and an optional sunshade. A Genius anchor windlass is hidden out of sight under a foredeck hatch, with controls by foot buttons or at the helm. 

This hull is a development of the well-proven 38GLS, and we had a chance to give the 42GLS a serious test in some square-edged Atlantic seas. On a couple of waves, we got to play astronaut—you know, we went weightless. But the hull, with its 21-degree transom deadrise, brought us down softly. 

Cruisers does an excellent job with construction, using a mix of infused resin and hand-laid glass (but no wood) to create a tough hull and superstructure. I was impressed that the builder makes all its own wiring harnesses in-house, with every wire labeled for future tracing, and it does its own woodwork and upholstery to a luxurious level. The weld work on stanchions and rails is polished and jewellike. 

I also liked the outstanding access to the various underdeck systems, with filters, batteries and seacocks in well-finished bilges and compartments. Our test boat had the optional 5.5 kW diesel genset to keep the margaritas flowing and the air conditioner blowing, and it was readily accessible along with its separate 20-gallon fuel tank. A Seakeeper gyrostabilizer is an option, and Cruisers has allotted ample room for it in the machinery area aft.

Shopping around? Check out the Sea Ray 400 SLX ($718,078), which is a bit shorter, and comes with a T-top and no beaches.

So, what’ll the 42 do? Our test boat had a trio of 400 hp Mercury Verados, giving us a solid 52 mph in the smooth spots. You can opt for 350 or 450 hp Verados, but I thought this triple outboard package was perfect.

I loved the 42GLS for its flexibility, fun, performance, and solid design and construction. Small enough and fast enough for water toys, elegant enough for cocktail cruises, and comfortable enough that overnighting will be a plan, not an afterthought. What’s not to like with this cannonball into the deep end?

How We Tested

• Engine: Triple 400 hp Mercury Verado
• Drive/Prop: Outboard/14.5″ x 15″ Merc 4-blade XP
• Gear Ratio: 1.75:1 Fuel Load: 350 gal. Water On Board: 0 gal. Crew Weight: 600 lb.

High Points

• No-wood construction uses fiberglass infusion and hand layup for strength and durability.
• Deep gutters on deck hatches prevent water intrusion.  
• Oversize and sturdy hinges on all lockers and hatches.
• Not enough handrails or sissy bars.
• Bar stools might not be a suitable substitute for a companion seat.

Pricing and Specs

Speed, Operation, Efficiency

Cruisers Yachts – Oconto, Wisconsin; 800-743-3478; cruisersyachts.com

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Walking through the boat dealership is an exciting experience. From bay boats to bowriders, cabin cruisers, and yachts, dozens of boat models are available to suit any pastime out on the water, from fishing to watersports.

While most of us focus on the boat we like, few new owners take the same amount of time selecting the right motor for their vessel. The outboard engine is the most common propulsion system for smaller watercraft up to 40-feet.

The outboard sits outside of the boat, hanging from the transom, which is the cross-section at the vessel’s stern. Outboard motors are available for leading manufacturing brands like Honda, Yamaha, and others. They come in various capacities to suit the size of your boat and your activities out on the water.

Choosing the right outboard motor for your boat is essential to getting the most value from your boating experience.

If you choose a low-powered motor, you’re not going to have the performance you need for watersports of navigating rough waters. Too high a capacity means that your boat won’t be able to enjoy the full operating potential of the engine.

We decided to put together this post to give you everything you need to know about choosing the right outboard motor for your boat.

Two-Stroke or Four-Stroke – Which Is the Better Choice?

Outboard motors are available in two-stroke and four-stroke models. The industry seems to agree that the four-stroke motor is the better choice for any boat. However, if we dig into the tech behind these engine configurations, the consensus seems to disappear, and there are several advantages to fitting your vessel with a two-stroke motor.

With a four-stroke motor, you’re getting a similar design to what you expect in a car engine. The engines operate on gasoline, with oil circulating through the system to lubricate the working parts motor.

Two-stroke motors operate on a blend of gasoline and oil, feeding the oil/gas fuel mixture through the carburetor or injectors into the cylinders through intake valves. Carb-based models are somewhat inefficient, and up to 30% of the fuel and oil mix entering the engine escapes unburned.

As a result, manufacturers moved towards direct fuel injection systems to enhance the efficiency of these engines. These systems spray the fuel into the combustion chamber using precision injection timing, with the piton covering the exhaust valve to prevent any fuel escape, improving the motor’s efficiency.

The four strokes per engine cycle, exhaust, and intake occur separately with four-stroke motors. DFI systems tend to be markedly more efficient than two-strokes due to the improved cycling of the pistons and computer management over the valves.

However, it’s important to note that the improvements in fuel injection and engine technology mean that the new generation of two-strokes is almost as efficient and quiet as four-stroke motors.

An example is the Evinrude E-TEC two-stroke DFI motor. This engine injects fuel at twice the speed of standard models, adjusting fuel delivery and the oil-gas mixture required by the onboard engine management system.

The result is an engine with all the power and performance of a four-stroke while running far quieter than traditional two-strokes.

The general reason behind using a two-stroke is that it’s more affordable than the four-stroke, and it offers more power due to the two-piston cycles per engine cycle. However, recent tech developments on four-strokes improve the power and performance of the four-stroke while maintaining efficiency and quiet-running.

As a result, the decision between choosing a two-stroke or four-stroke motor is now a function of what you want to do with the boat and your budget. We all want a four-stroke, but some of us might not have the extra money for it.

With modern DFI two-stroke engines, you get a motor that offers all the performance and efficiency of a four-stroke, with the speed and power you need for powerboating and watersports.

Key takeaways

• Two-stroke DFI engines offer you a lighter motor with almost the same efficiency and quiet-running capability as a four-stroke.
• While four strokes are generally quieter, the DFI two-stroke advancements mean that they run at nearly the same decibel output.
• Two-strokes provide the motor with a better holeshot, but four-strokes are closing the gap to gain the same power and performance as DFI two-strokes.

Buying Your Outboard Motor – New or Used?

Like buying a car, you have options to choose a new motor or buy pre-owned engines. When you’re at the dealership, it’s tempting just to add a new motor to your purchase, but you might find a pre-owned motor for half the price, offering you the same performance and service life as a new engine.

However, when you’re buying pre-owned motors, you’ll need to know what you’re looking at when assessing the engine.

If you don’t have any mechanical experience working on boat motors, we suggest you bring along a qualified and experienced mechanic to the viewing. They’ll assess the condition of the engine before you close the deal.

Calculating Outboard Motor Capacity for Your Boat

If you have a 40-foot cabin cruiser, your motor capacity is going to be much higher than for a 16-foot bowrider. So, how do you choose the right motor capacity for your vessel? The sales agent will likely recommend the right motor for your boat if you’re buying from the dealership.

However, if you’re searching on the used market, you’re going to need to do a quick calculation to figure out the right motor capacity for your vessel.

You’ll need to start the calculation by converting the vessel’s weight from tons to pounds.

So, if your bowrider has a dry weight of 1.1-tons, it works out to 2,500-lbs.

For the average performance model boat, like a center console or a bowrider, you’re going to need approximately one horsepower (HP) for 25 to 40-lbs of weight.

Take the boat’s weight in pounds and divide it by 200 (for a 200-HP engine). So, for our 2,500-lbs boat, we get approximately 12.5-lbs of horsepower per pound with a 200-HP engine.

2,500 divided by 125 is 20-HP per pound, and the lower the figure, the higher the engine’s performance. So, dividing 2,500 by 300 gives us 8.33 Hp-p/lb, making for a fast boat that’s ideal for watersports and speed boating.

Why Should I Choose a Larger Outboard Engine?

The motor capacity defines the boat’s power and its performance on the water. If you’re facing a choice between an engine that’s slightly under the recommended capacity or slightly over, we recommend going with the higher power to avoid disappointment out on the water, especially if you’re into watersports or speed boating.

If you have a pontoon boat or slow-moving cruising vessel, then the lower capacity is the better choice as these models do not have the design for high-speed operation. Overall, we recommend going with the higher power if you enjoy watersports and offshore fishing and lower capacity option for inland water bodies and cruiser boats.

What are the Top Features to Look for In an Outboard Motor?

After calculating the right motor capacity of your boat, it’s time to assess the engine’s features. Here’s what you need to look for when choosing the right motor for your vessel.

Electronic Ignition

Ripcords are so 1990s. Today, all the leading motor models come with an electronic start. You either turn a key or push a button and the motor springs to life, with no ripcords required.

When the water is rough, and you need a fast start, electronic ignition can mean the difference between taking water onboard or making a quick escape from the weather conditions.

Power Tilting

Choose a motor offering you power tilting of the engine. This feature electronically lifts the propellers out of the water by tilting the motor forward at the push of a button.

It’s a great feature for fishing in shallow waters to stop the props from agitating the sediment on the bottom, and it also helps with lifting the motor when you’re launching or trailering the vessel.

Power Thrust

This feature is like a “nitrous-oxide canister” in a sports car. It increases a temporary surge of power to the motor to combat strong currents and winds out on the water. The thrust increases the forward propulsion by up to 15% and the reverse propulsion by 60%.

The power thrust also assists with the maneuverability and steering of the boat, making it easy to reach top speeds while maintaining full control of the vessel in demanding water conditions.

Is A Dual Outboard Setup the Best Choice?

Take a drive through the marina, and you’ll see boats with single, double, or even triple outboard motor configurations.

Typically, these engines feature on boats that take to deep water for sports fishing trips. In most cases, the captain won’t use two or three motors simultaneously; they keep the auxiliary motors as a backup in case of mechanical failure of the primary engine while they are out at sea.

Installing a dual-motor configuration to your boat also makes docking that much easier. The propellers revolve in separate directions, allowing for the easy repositioning of the vessel as you approach the dock or slip.

However, if you install dual or triple motors to your boat, it will double or triple the expenditure you make on the motor purchase. You’ll have to decide if the addition of extra engines offers you enough value to justify the increase in your budget.

If you have the budget, a twin outboard setup will always be the optimal choice for most boating applications. It’s important to note that a dual or triple configuration is only useful against mechanical failure if each motor has an independent fuel and power system.

You might find that it’s way more affordable to get a single motor and just upgrade your marine radio system so you can call for rescue if the engine breaks down while you’re out at sea.

Do I Need High-Octane Fuel for the Outboard Motor?

As high-compression motors arrived in the boating industry, early models would experience the fuel combusting too early in the combustion cycle. This pre-ignition problem, otherwise known as “spark knock,” was an irritating noise, and it also damaged the combustion chamber, scarring the cylinder walls and damaging the valve seats.

As a result, manufacturers included additives in fuel to slow the ignition until the spark plug was ready to ignite the fuel. So, today’s modern engines now operate better with high-octane performance fuels, allowing them to handle the higher compression rate.

However, the reality is that using high-octane fuel on your outboard motor isn’t the best choice – for your wallet. These high-octane fuels don’t add any additional performance to the outboard motor, and you’ll get the same power out of using 87-octane as you would with other grades on the 90s.

With the cost of fuel rising in the United States and some states seeing prices at over $4 a gallon, using a lower octane fuel will save you hundreds of dollars over the year.

How Do I Select the Right Propeller for My Outboard?

You can think of the propeller on your boat like the tires on your car; it’s where the “rubber meets the road” or, in our case, where the “steel meets the water.” Props are similar to tires in that they come in different designs for different purposes out on the water.

You have dedicated props for performance speed racing, watersports like wakeboarding, and increasing economy. If you’re purchasing your new motor for the dealer, ask them about the prop installed on the engine and the various prop options available.

Most dealers install efficient, mid-range performance props on their motors. So, if you’re buying a boat specifically for watersports, this prop might not be the best option for the task. However, you can negotiate with the dealer, and they’ll likely install any type of performance prop you want on the engine.

Propeller Basics

Fortunately, understanding propeller technology isn’t rocket science. Props change the pitch and diameter of the blades to suit different applications in the water. As you already guessed, the diameter refers to the size of the prop.

The pitch refers to the theoretical distance the prop needs to travel in a complete revolution, provided there is no slippage. The reason why you need to select the right prop for your boat comes down to the fact that motor manufacturers rate an engine’s horsepower at specific RPMs, setting the rpm range for the motor’s top-end operation.

However, the motor can only reach this top-end range if it has the right prop suited to the task. If the prop permits the engine to over-rev, you risk damage to the motor due to the high-revs creating a faster rate of wear and tear on the motor components.

Conversely, if the prop is too large, then the motor will struggle to reach top-end rpm ranges, creating another set of challenges for the engine that might damage its internal components.

Picking the right pop pitch ensures you get the best performance from the engine while protecting the internal components from damage. To test the prop., you’ll need to take the boat out onto the water and open the throttle to the full position.

When your engine runs over the max-rpm range, back off the throttle, reduce speed until the rpm gauge drops to the suggested rpm range recommended by the manufacturer. When you return to shore, check the pitch of the props.

You should have a drop of 200-rpm for each degree of increase in the pitch. Cupped props can reduce rotation by up to 200-rpm. Ask your dealer if they allow you to test the prop. Most dealers will agree, provided you return it to them undamaged.

As long as the propeller reaches the top-end range, but doesn’t exceed the max-rpm value, delivering wide-open RPMs to the bottom of the recommended range provides you with better performance in holeshots. Props offering RPMs toward the top-end of the range generate higher top-end speed.

What to Know About Boat Engine Propellers

The condition of the propeller is more important than the type of prop installed on the boat. Damaged propellers can cause problems with the normal operation of the engine, creating stress in the motor components that cause damage.

We recommend going with stainless steel propellers as they offer you the truest running performance and high strength levels. Aluminum is a cheaper material, sacrificing itself to provide the lower unit better protection.

Four-blade props beat three-blade models in the time it takes to reach planing speeds, midrange speeds, and they offer you better low-speed handling.

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When the motor isn’t in use, keep the fuel tank topped to reduce the chances of condensation building on the inside of the tank. If water gets into the engine system, it will require you to bleed the system to get the motor to start.

• Add fuel stabilizer additives to the fuel tank every time your refuel. It’s critical to do this with ethanol-based fuels to prevent separation and fouling of the fuel system.
• Inspect your propellers after each trip for damage, dings, pocking, and wear.
• Inspect the hoses and fittings to ensure there are no leaks.

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Many family boats, including bowriders , deck boats and cabin cruisers , are offered with a choice of outboard or inboard power. When both options are available, is there a better choice between the two? Let’s take a look at inboard vs. outboard boat motors , and dig deeper into the advantages and disadvantages of each type of power.

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Family boats with inboard power are almost always equipped with a sterndrive (sometimes called an inboard/outboard or I/O) powertrain, which combines an automotive-type engine mounted inside the boat with a steerable and trimable drive unit mounted on the stern (the back) of the boat. The exception would be for a dedicated watersports tow boat , which has an inboard engine turning a propeller under the boat, with steering control provided by a rudder.

Sterndrives are currently offered from 200 horsepower to 430 horsepower, but many compact runabouts on the pre-owned market may be powered by a 130-horsepower sterndrive that is no longer in production. An outboard motor is a dedicated marine engine that is attached directly to the stern of a boat.

Outboards are available from tiny 2-horsepower kickers to 600 horsepower, but for family boating the range is typically 90 to 300 horsepower. As outboard motors have become more powerful, they are gaining popularity on larger cabin cruiser and day boats that once were always equipped with inboard engines. These may be rigged with three or four outboards that combined make more power than the biggest pair of sterndrive engines available, resulting in performance that was once unimaginable.

Initial Cost Comparison

It seems natural to make a cost comparison based on horsepower—a 250-horsepower outboard to a 250-horsepower sterndrive in the same boat—but it’s smarter to make that comparison based on performance.

In this example, a 200-horsepower outboard will usually match the performance of a 250-horsepower sterndrive, simply because the outboard weighs less, and because that weight is more efficiently positioned behind, rather than inside, the boat. This rule of thumb holds true as you move up and down the horsepower scale. However, even with less horsepower the outboard-powered boat will often cost a little more—2 to 4 percent—than a similar boat with a sterndrive.

Inboard vs. Outboard Maintenance Costs & Ownership

Because it will usually weigh less and be a more-efficient design, an outboard motor will typically deliver better fuel economy than a sterndrive. Both will require similar annual maintenance, except that in cold climates the cooling system of most sterndrive engines needs to be flushed with antifreeze solution, usually by a marine service center.

• An outboard is self-draining and many owners can accomplish their own off-season service.
• Sterndrives once had a reputation for being more prone to corrosion-related issues in salt water, but corrosion resistance is much improved on modern engines and outdrives, and many can be equipped with a closed cooling system that keeps most saltwater out of the engine.
• However, most sterndrives can not be tilted completely out of the water, while most outboards can clear the water when tilted all the way up. This is an advantage for the outboard if the boat is docked or moored full time in saltwater, as it prevents marine growth and corrosion from occurring on the drive.

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Because the entire engine is outside the boat, an outboard is easier to service than an inboard. With the boat on a trailer you can simply stand next to the outboard.

Servicing the inboard requires working under an engine hatch, often in pretty cramped confines. When an outboard is damaged or simply worn out, it is relatively easy to re-power the boat with a new outboard. Repowering an inboard boat is also an option, but a more-challenging project.

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An outboard has many advantages over a sterndrive:

• It’s lighter, faster, more efficient, and easier to service;
• Because the entire engine is located outside the boat, there’s more room in the boat for seating or gear storage;
• A new outboard is cleaner, quieter and more powerful and feature-laden than the motors offered just a few years ago, all reasons they have become more popular on more types of boat.

A sterndrive does have some advantages, however:

• The drive unit is low on the transom, which permits a full-width boarding or swim platform that’s not cluttered by an outboard motor. This can really improve the lounging experience, and many people find this uncluttered look much more attractive.
• The sterndrive engine may also be covered by a padded sun lounge, another feature many owners appreciate.
• When equipped with a drive with forward-facing propellers ( Volvo Penta Forward Drive or MerCruiser Bravo Four ), the boat can be used for wakesurfing , an activity that’s not safe—or even legal on most waters—behind a boat with a traditional sterndrive or an outboard because of the proximity of the spinning propeller to the surfer. For many boating families, the ability to wake surf is reason alone to select an inboard with forward-facing props.

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When marine biologist Dr Paige Maroni boarded Secret Atlas's micro-cruise to the remote Arctic archipelago of Svalbard this summer, little did she expect what she'd find 100 metres under the sea...  

In an effort to conserve our precious planet, we need to understand it better – and for a scientist wanting to access some of the most remote and ecologically-important spots of the world, getting there can be costly and time-consuming.

That’s where Yachts For Science comes in, an organisation which connects yacht owners with the scientific community in the name of ocean conservation. By allowing a scientist to travel with them for a week or two, owners can experience a slice of science in action – and play a small part in helping projects as varied as seagrass conservation, marine life studies, coral reef research, and more. Not only that, they could help pave the way for remarkable discoveries – like the fact that the icy and desolate wilds of Svalbard are incredibly biodiverse and teeming with ocean life.

This is one of the findings of marine biologist Dr Paige Maroni, who hitched a ride on a private cruise to Svalbard in July this year to carry out studies of this fascinating region. A postdoctoral research fellow from the University of Western Australia (UWA), Maroni’s work focuses on assessing benthic (seafloor) biodiversity around the world, in particular places where no one's ever looked at before, like the Arctic. "We found that the seafloor in Svalbard was jammed with life," she says.

Maroni spent 20 days on board 45-metre ice class-standard vessel MV Freya. Originally used as a lighthouse-building vessel, she is chartered by Secret Atlas , a micro-expedition company co-founded in 2019 by Michele D'Agostino and Andy Marsh, two adventurers with more than 15 years of experience in travels to remote areas of the world. Secret Atlas runs 10-day private expeditions exploring the shores of Svalbard and East Greenland (Scoresby Sund) for parties up to 12 and Maroni joined them for two consecutive trips.

Science knows very little about the Arctic seafloor, Maroni says. "And you assume these isolated, harsh environments would have less life, but it's not true. We need to change the narrative and let everyone know that these places are extremely important from a global biodiversity point of view."

"The seafloor is not only one of the ecosystems that's really hard to examine and assess, but it's also one of the most biodiverse on our planet," she says. In polar regions, you might only find a few fish species, but what you do get is huge plumes of invertebrates, such as crustaceans or jellyfish. "The Arctic seafloor is rich in life due to abundant nutrients from upwelling currents, seasonal phytoplankton blooms, and ice algae," she explains. "These provide food for diverse invertebrate communities." Cold, oxygen-rich waters and a variety of substrates further support this thriving ecosystem.

Maroni was in Svalbard to conduct baseline research and find out which areas were the most biodiverse or ecologically fragile; information that could help Svalbard leaders know where to direct conservation efforts. Their research will also inform them of where to concentrate future expeditions. 

Finding out that she and colleague Tim MacDonald had a space on the trip came at the last-minute and with only ten days notice, they dropped everything and flew halfway round the world. After all, it was an opportunity not to be missed: whereas on official expeditions, scientists often have to queue up and slot in around up to 60 others, on private cruises they can benefit from being able to carry out a great body of work uninterrupted – indeed, the pair managed to pack in 22 dives in 20 days.

Because they were technically crew and not charter guests, they also had to rush to get certain seafaring certifications and be strategic about what experiments they could actually carry out there. "We had to pack fast, and we couldn't get collection permits in time to do things like eDNA (ocean DNA) research or collect physical specimens for molecular research, so we decided to bring an ROV instead," she explains. This remotely-operated underwater vehicle was sufficiently lightweight to get through customs, could help them view depths of up to 100 metres but was also mobile enough that they could deploy it at a moment's notice and work round the boat’s charter itinerary.

Right from day one, the expedition was a huge success: "I couldn't really believe it, to be honest – even on the first dive when we arrived on the seafloor, we landed on this red coral garden that was teeming with urchins and scallops. We just saw so many insane colours and so much life immediately: walls of anemones, like a beautiful flower garden; brittle stars (like a starfish but more predatory); red coral habitats; kelp forests; tube worm and sponge gardens."

Having Maroni on board was a decision that Secret Atlas’s head of operations, Mariano Curiel warmly welcomed. "We've known about Yachts For Science for some time; it’s a small industry and we’re always on the lookout for new and interesting projects and partners that stand out," he said. “And we are very glad we did it. Being able to contribute to ‘real’ scientific research makes everyone in Secret Atlas proud, and we hope this is the beginning of a long path of cooperation."

While guests were off on day trips, Maroni was able to stay behind to do her work – and show the more curious members of the group the fruits of her labours when they returned. "The guests were phenomenal. I was quite nervous to begin with. You know, they're on holiday, they may not want a scientist being there," she says. "But there were so many curious, like-minded people and it was such a pleasure to show them this amazing world that I was also discovering while they were discovering."

On some occasions the guests even joined them on the RIB to watch a ROV dive. "It was lovely seeing four or five heads crowd round around this tiny little screen, spotting things and asking me questions! And it was really satisfying to see these people leave the ship at the end of the 10 days and feel like they were now stewards who would go off and talk about the beautiful things they’d seen and share that message with their friends or family."

Martyn Tipping was one of those stewards. He and his son Ethan, who's studying natural resources conservation at University of British Columbia, have always been passionate about wildlife and wildlife exploration and have been slowly working their way through a travel bucket list, but even then, Tipping had second thoughts about Svalbard after booking it. "I was like, 'what the hell am I doing? I don't particularly like boats. I've never wanted to do a cruise. I don't like the cold. I like to get a good night's sleep. And, why am I going somewhere where it never gets dark? But I have to say, after the first couple of hours of being on the boat, all of those concerns and worries just disappeared, and I felt like it was the best decision I’ve ever made."

Having Maroni on board was inspiring, so much so Ethan is now considering going on to do a PHD. "You're so used to seeing a mountain, an island, a rock, but to actually have someone there to teach you the history of them, how they came about, brings a whole different dimension."

Learning what was underneath the sea gave them a whole different side to the expedition that they wouldn't otherwise have experienced too. "The ocean would look black, completely inhospitable, like there was no life there at all, but then they would drop the ROV into the water and suddenly you could see an abundance of life before you."

Everyone comes for the polar bears, Tipping says, but as he discovered, there was so much more to Svalbard than that. "We really did fall in love with the Arctic. The scale, the ice, the ethereal light, the colour of the water changing all the time… And because there is no noise pollution, to be able to hear the whales singing and the wings of a bird flying as it comes towards the boat – it really did feel like we were traveling to the edge of the world!"

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Greenberg and Joy say their goal was to disrupt the tender segment with an out-of-the-box concept that could cater to the most demanding clients in the yachting industry. The resulting design, which is kind of like a cross between a support vessel, a floating garage, and a tender, offers seafarers an exciting new way to store and transport luxury vehicles. The studio says each unit will be fully bespoke, ensuring owners can create the perfect home for their fine automobiles.

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First electric boat successfully crosses the baltic sea.

A group of Swedes set a world record by driving a hydrofoiling Candela C-8 between Stockholm and the Finnish autonomous region of Åland, marking the first time an electric boat has crossed the Baltic Sea and made the journey between the two countries. They even returned the same day – at 95% lower costs than a fossil-fuel-powered boat.

“The aim was to demonstrate that zero-emission sea travel is not only possible today, but that foiling electric ships and boats are so much cheaper to operate than fossil-fueled vessels,” said Gustav Hasselskog, CEO and founder of Candela .

The Stockholm-based tech company has developed the world’s first electric hydrofoil boats and ships, vessels that fly above the water with an 80% reduction in energy consumption compared to traditional ships, providing both long range and high speed on battery power.

The record trip was made last Thursday in the latest version of the leisure boat Candela C-8 , equipped with a Polestar battery, starting at 6 a.m. from Stockholm’s Frihamn. After a charging stop in Kapellskär, they reached Mariehamn, the capital and largest town of the Åland Islands, an autonomous region of Finland, at lunchtime, making it the first electric boat to cross the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland. In the harbor, the electric boat pioneers were greeted by a delegation headed by Åland’s Premier, Kristin Sjögren.

“The disadvantage of electric boats has been their short range, due to traditional boat hulls consuming so much energy. With our hydrofoil technology, we combine high speed and range, but you get so many other benefits. Flying over the Åland Sea in total silence and without slamming was absolutely magical,” said Gustav Hasselskog.

The trip was made mostly with the existing charging infrastructure, and in partnership with Kempower, a charging solutions provider. In Kapellskär, the Candela charged with a Kempower Movable Charger , a 40-kW wheeled charger connected to the existing power grid at the harbor. In Finland’s Mariehamn, the boat was plugged into the marina’s three-phase outlet. In the evening at 6 p.m., the electric boat pioneers flew back toward Sweden. After a top up in, Kapellskär, the C-8 returned in dense fog to the starting point, Stockholm’s Frihamn, at 11.30 p.m.

“Kempower is proud to contribute to the electrification of boating and help create greener waterways. Electric boats combined with hydrofoiling offer the best possible efficiency. Kempower’s DC fast charging solutions are ideal for electric boating, and our Kempower Movable Charger is a plug-and-play solution that integrates seamlessly with the electrical grids already available in many marinas,” says Antti Vuola, Director, Market Segments, Kempower.

“We actually had range anxiety, but not for the Candela. The irony is that the photographer’s gasoline-powered chase boat had to refuel six times during the trip, while we only charged three times,” said Gustav Hasselskog.

Candela’s hydrofoil technology enables massive cost reductions for sea transport, which was proven when the electric costs were summed up. The gasoline-powered chase boat of similar size that accompanied the trip had to refuel for 750€ during the 150 nautical miles – while the Candela C-8 consumed 213 kWh of electricity, at a cost of about 40-50€.

“We’re talking about 95% lower operating costs. This is a revolution that makes waterborne transöport competitive with land transport in terms of costs, which we will now demonstrate in public transport in Stockholm,” said Gustav Hasselskog.

This fall, Candela P-12 , the company’s new 30-passenger hydrofoil ferry, will begin operating the Ekerö-Stockholm City Hall route, where it is expected to halve travel times thanks to not producing damaging wakes, allowing it permission to travel quickly in the inner city.

Candela has recently announced a deal to electrify the water transport network in Saudi Arabia’s giant NEOM project, as well as ferries sold to cities ranging from Berlin to New Zealand.

“We can easily electrify coastal public transport at very low costs, not just in Sweden but across the world. It just requires political will to make the switch,” concludes Gustav Hasselskog.

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• 5 Kizhi Pogost
• 6 Local Legends
• 7.1 What to Do on the Island
• 7.2 Where to Stay Near Kizhi
• 7.4 Kizhi Island Organized Tours
• 8 Other Interesting Places in the Region
• 9.1 Related posts

Karelia is a region in Northern Europe that stretches from Russia to Finland . Russian Karelia is additionally divided into the Republic of Karelia and the Karelian Isthmus (where Vyborg is located). The Republic of Karelia is one of Russia’s 22 republics, an entity with its own constitution and official language – Karelian. This vast territory encompasses endless untouched forests and more than 50000 lakes, including Europe’s biggest two, Ladoga and Onega. Onega Lake is home to 1650 islands and islets. Among them the most famous one: Kizhi.

How to Get to Kizhi From Petersburg and Moscow

The island is accessible by boat from the city of Petrozavodsk. It takes 5 hours to reach Petrozavodsk from St. Petersburg on a fast train. We bought the tickets from the Russian Railways official site and enjoyed the journey. Take note that most trains from Moscow to Petrozavodsk stop first in St. Petersburg, and the journey takes between 11 to 16 hours. However, there is a faster way through Chudovo Moskovskoe where you have to change trains. Trains depart at 15:30 from Moscow Leningradskiy Vokzal Station and take less than 9 hours. Connecting trains from Veliky Novgorod pass through Chudovo Moskovskoe and reach Petrozavodsk after midnight.

Petrozavodsk

The capital of Karelia, Petrozavodsk , is a relatively young city, founded in early 18 th Century. It is a pretty neoclassical city with plenty of charming squares and buildings from 19 th and 20 th Centuries. Surprisingly for a rather smallish city, there are many museums, galleries and theatres. Among the most interesting museums are the Marine Museum Polar Odyssey , the Museum of Fine Arts of Karelian Republic , and the National Museum of Karelia . There are also plenty of beautiful green areas. Strolling around the promenade by the Onega Lake you’ll see some cool wooden houses, enjoy great views and meet bunch of locals; it’s their favorite place to hang out.

Moving Around Petrozavodsk

Trains coming from St. Petersburg, Moscow, Murmansk, and Veliky Novgorod arrive at the same station, Petrozavodsk Train Station. From there it’s a half an hour walk to the boat station, Rechnoy Vokzal . Once you exit the station, walk along Prospekt Lenina Street and turn right on Ulitsa Engelsa Street. You will loop around Lenin’s mausoleum and continue along Karla Maksa Street all the way to the coast. There are buses from the train station too, and taxis are inexpensive. Ask at the station. You can buy your hydrofoil boat ticket to Kizhi Island at the boat station or at most hotels. Please contact Hotel Karelia if you want to buy your tickets in advance.

Where to Stay in Petrozavodsk

We wanted to treat ourselves with a little luxury. Petrozavodsk has two interesting options, Piter Inn next to the train station and Hotel Karelia in front of the lake. Since we are obsessed with views it was an easy choice. The train arrived pretty early, so we headed to the hotel’s spa to wait for our room. As usual in Russia, we got the top floor room we asked for (Russians are very professional). The room was comfortable, cozy, and yes, the views didn’t disappoint. The hotel’s restaurant has great food too. Plus as a hotel guest you get a 20% off the boat tour to Kizhi Island!!

Boat Trip to Kizhi

Several modern hydrofoil boats operate tours to Kizhi Island every day from June to August. The boat travels through beautiful scenery. The second part of the journey is especially dramatic. The boat glides through labyrinths of flat islands, covered with pine, fir and birch trees. Though most are uninhabited, a couple of islands do have villages. Colors here are special. I had never seen before so many different shades of blues, greens and browns. Overjoyed we admired everything in silence. Please take note that there are 4 boats each day to Kizhi Island at 8:15, 10:15, 12:30, and 13:30. Boats back to Petrozavodsk leave at 14:45, 15:45, 19:30, and 20:30. Please take note that in September the boats back to the city leave one hour earlier. The boat ride takes an hour and fifteen minutes.

Practical Information

Please arrive at the hydrofoil 15 minutes before departure. The ticket office is next to the pier. Once on the island, you have to buy a ticket to visit Kizhi . Follow the road that starts at the pier until you reach the small ticket booth. They also rent bicycles there. There is a local guide on every boat. He then takes tourists around the island. The tour is in Russian only, but you can skip it anyway. Please bear in mind that there is a language barrier in most parts of Russia, except in large cities. Thus, be patient and download an online translator if necessary.

Kizhi Pogost

The first things you’ll notice are three wooden structures that appear to be rising from the water: Kizhi Pogost. Unesco included this two churches and a bell tower in its World Heritage Site list. The Transfiguration Church was closed when we visited, but we did admire the interior of the Intercession Church . We also climbed the Bell tower where we enjoyed some outstanding views. Kizhi Pogost is the epicenter of Kizhi Island. Therefore, most organized tours go directly there. If you are traveling on your own, go in the opposite direction, as we explain further below.

Local Legends

The Transfiguration Church was built using only axes and chisels, without a single nail or metal part. According to legend, Carpenter Nester built it. After finishing the church he threw his axe in the lake and said: “This church was built by master Nester ; there is no such church in the world, nor will there be one!” He might have been a bit egocentric, but entirely right he was. The church is quite unique! It is generally accepted though, that unknown folk artists in the 17 th Century built the complex. Every single dome is sublime. The 35 meter tall Transfiguration has 22 domes while the 27 meters tall Intercession church has 9.

Kizhi Island

The strange thing about Kizhi Pogost is that it was built on one of the smallest islands, sparsely inhabited by peasants and only later by blacksmiths. The island was mostly abandoned in the mid 20 th Century. At the same time many historical wooden buildings were brought from all over Karelia to guarantee their preservation. Among these, 5 small chapels stand out: the Three Saints Chapel close to the northern tip, the Chapel of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary , the Chapel of the Miraculous Savior (from Vigovo village) and the Chapel of Peter and Paul in the center, and the Chapel of Archangel Michael (from Lelikozero village) near the southern tip.

What to Do on the Island

Once on the island you’ll have 4 hours to wonder around. The boats arrive roughly 1 km north of the Pogost close to a nice coffeehouse next to the pier. After you pass the coffeehouse you’ll see a ticket booth where you have to pay the entrance fee. To our great amazement they rented bicycles ! A small but very clever move: escape the crowds by taking the opposite direction. Most people follow the organized tour directly to the Pogost. We hopped on our bikes and left for the north. We visited the chapels, two villages and enjoyed outstanding views almost entirely on our own. By the end of the day, when crowds move to the north, we strolled relaxed about Kizhi Pogost.

Kizhi Island Organized Tours

Though going to Kizhi Island on your own is relatively easy, some of you may want to go on an organized tour. Most Kizhi Island tours leave from the Rechnoy Vokzal boat station on the coast on the same hydro boat you would take on your own. However, tours do include all tickets and a very knowledgeable guide. They are a fun way to meet people too. You can find tours here . Likewise, some tour companies operate two-day Kizhi Island tours from St. Petersburg. Even with the fast train, you need to spend the night in Petrozavodsk.

Kizhi Island is an open-air museum, one of the nicest you will ever see in your life. However, the churches are still part of the Russian Orthodox Church. In fact, some are still in use. Russians visit Kizhi Island not only to enjoy its beauty but as a religious pilgrimage too. Therefore, be respectful. Please take note that smoking on the island is strictly forbidden to protect the wooden structures. Besides, both the island and the lake are natural wonders, so do not leave any garbage around nor go off-road when biking. We have to take care of this incredible place!

Other Interesting Places in the Region

While you are here, you might consider going further up north. The Solovetsky Islands in the White Sea, are another fascinating place worth visiting. This stunning archipelago of six islands and islets is one of Russia’s best-kept secrets. It is home to a unique ecosystem and there is an impressive 15th-century monastery. Actually, we stopped in Kizhi on our way back to St. Petersburg from Solovetsky Islands. The trains leave from Kem , across the islands, and take almost 8 hours. There are 2 daily trains and one night train. The journey offers views that will redefine your concept of nature. You won’t be able to close your eyes, delighted by the beauty of our planet. Be sure to grab a window seat. That’s all you need.

Is it Safe to Travel Around Russia?

Absolutely! Trains in Russia are reliable, safe, and comfortable, and the Russians great travel companions: warm, quiet people that do get nature. We never had a single glitch in buying tickets. You will always find someone at the station office that speaks English and even if you don’t, someone will help you, no worries. The same thing applies to taxis. No one ever tried to cheat us or drove us around to increase the fare. Russians are pretty honest and professional. Also, we never felt unsafe while walking about, both in urban and natural settings. On the contrary, we knew that if needed, someone would for sure help us.

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Karelia: a complete travel guide to the most Finnish Russian Republic

R ussian and foreign tourists have long “laid eyes” on the Karelian region. And the point here is not only in its virgin nature and unique architectural monuments. The main reason is simple: the tourist season in the republic is not at all limited to three summer months – to Karelia it is continuously traveling all year round. There will find for themselves for a soul rest and fans of active tourism, and those who like quiet trips with the whole family.

Karelia is located in the north-west of the country and is part of the North-West Federal District. It is a republic within Russia: it has its own coat of arms, flag and anthem. About 50% of the territory of the Karelian region is covered with forest, and a quarter – the water surface. Karelia – “edge of lakes”, there are more than 61 000 lakes, 27 000 rivers and 29 reservoirs. The largest lakes are Ladoga and Onega, and the largest rivers are Vodla, Vyg, Kovda, Kem, Sunna and Shuya. Karelia hosts the Blue Road, an international tourist route linking Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia.

The main types of recreation in the region: sightseeing tours (Kizhi – Valaam – Solovki – Kivach Waterfall – Marcial Waters – Ruskeal marble canyon), active recreation (ATV safaris, rafting rivers, hunting and fishing, hiking, ski trips, biking tours, Jeep-tours), children’s and youth holidays in camps, event and holiday tours, rest in cottages and tourist complexes. The capital is Petrozavodsk. Large cities and tourist centers: Kondopoga, Kem, Kostomuksha, Sortavala, Medvezhyegorsk, Belomorsk, Pudozh, Olonets. The population is about 691 thousand people.

How to travel to Karelia

1. By plane

The nearest Airport is Petrozavodsk (IATA: PES). It is small one and due to the fact that near there an airforce base, the routes are only locals. You can easily find a flight to Moscow or St. Petersburg.

2. By train

Moscow and St. Petersburg connect with Petrozavodsk both direct and passing trains. Railway communication with the CIS countries (Belarus and Ukraine) is carried out by the Minsk-Murmansk train, passing through Kiev, Brest, Gomel and Grodno. Recommended trains: No. 18/17 (Moscow – Petrozavodsk, Petrozavodsk – Moscow) No. 657/658 (Petrozavodsk – St. Petersburg, St. Petersburg – Petrozavodsk). The price is around 900 RUB (15 €).

The whole Karelia is crossed from north to south by the federal highway “Kola”, leading from St. Petersburg to Murmansk (route M-18). The total length of the Karelian section passing through nine districts of the republic is 969 kilometers. For a quarter of a century the road became “straight” by 60 kilometers. Almost rebuilt or completely renovated. True, it is still too early to call high-speed highways, potholes and patches on the roadway still occur, but an experienced driver can cross the whole of Karelia in the meridional direction in 12-14 hours.

Climate in Karelia

The climate is temperate-continental, with sea features. The summer is short and cool, and the winter is long and relatively mild. Spring in the south comes in mid-April, but the return of cold weather is possible in May, and in the north – until mid-June. Summer begins in the first half of June in the south and in the second in the north. Autumn with wet southwesterly winds or clear, but cold (until frost in lowlands), the weather sets in the north of Karelia in the second half of August, in the south – in early September.

The average temperature in July from north to south is from +14 ° C to +16 ° C. Winter is quite volatile due to the western winds – then snowfalls, then thaw. Snow keeps differently: from 4 months in the south-west to 7 or more in the mountains in the north. The average temperature in January in the territory of Karelia ranges from -8 ° C to -14 ° C.

What to do in Karelia

In summer, lovers of outdoor activities can go rafting. The most popular routes are the ligaments of the Syapsy – Shuya, Suoyoki – Shuya and Ileksa – Vama – Vodla (or Vama and Vodla rivers), the Upper Shuya, Suna, Okhta, Uksa, Chirka – Kem, Pistajoki rivers. In addition, by kayaks, boats, yachts and other reliable floating crafts can be rafted along the Ladoga skerries, Onega Lake (Zaonezhie, Svyatukha Bay, Unitskaya Bay), Sandal Lakes, Segozero, Kuytto and Kerut.

2. Jeep tours

Movement on the ground and forest roads, which used to connect ancient Karelian villages. Traffic on the route, stops in the ancient Karelian villages, the inspection of churches 17-18 centuries. It is in Karelia held the famous Jeep competition “Karelia Trophy”. Movement on the ground and forest roads, which used to connect ancient Karelian villages. Traffic on the route, stops in the ancient Karelian villages, the inspection of churches 17-18 centuries. It is in Karelia held the famous Jeep competition “Karelia Trophy”.

Karelian hunting and fishing have long become a kind of “tourist brand” of the region – which is not surprising, because the places here are really rich in fish and game. Animals that require a license for hunting include the bear, elk, wild boar, beaver, marten, capercaillie and black grouse. The number of licenses is limited. Hunt without a license, but with a voucher you can go to the goose, hazel grouse, white partridge, duck, woodcock, hare, fox, American mink, squirrel and muskrat.

The most popular hunting are for the bear, moose and wild boar. Licence and voucher can be obtained at the regional offices of the State Committee of the Republic (for public use), as well as in organizations that have their own hunting grounds – such licensees in the republic are 71. For those who prefer hunting in comfortable conditions, special tours are organized in which is provided not only food and accommodation in hunting houses and cottages, but also the services of an experienced hunter-conductor. If the tourist is a novice hunter, the accompaniment of a professional will not be superfluous: hunting, as is known, is not the simplest kind of tourism.

One of the most popular places in the republic for fishing with spinning for pike and perch is Lake Syamozero. In the central and northern regions of the Karelian region there is a whole group of rivers and rapids where you can catch salmon, grayling and whitefish. In addition, a great number of reservoirs and lakes are located in the north of Karelia, in the Loukhskom region – there they often go fishing to one of the largest lakes in the republic – Piaozero, where you can catch trout, whitefish and many others… No less popular is fishing on the Onega Lake: it has 47 species and varieties of fish, including such “fishing favorites” as salmon, trout, paly, whitefish, grayling, pike and perch.

What to see in Karelia

Petrozavodsk stretches for 30 km along the coast of Petrozavodsk Bay of Onega Lake. Its embankment – a kind of open-air museum, whose exposition is made up of monuments – presents of seven sister cities of Petrozavodsk. In addition, the “House of the Doll” Tatyana Kalinina, the house-museum “Karelian Hut”, the Karelian State Museum of Local Lore, the Museum of Fine Arts of the Republic of Karelia are interesting in the city. In addition, you can not ignore the most famous waterfall of Karelia Kivach (among other things, the second largest plain waterfall in Europe!), as well as the Marcial Waters, the first Russian resort founded by Peter I on the basis of ferruginous mineral springs.

Petroglyphs: the most ancient images of animals, birds, fish, boats, people and incomprehensible signs carved on the surface of coastal rocks.

The Murom Holy Assumption Monastery is based on the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries on the site of an abandoned primitive settlement. The founder of the monastery is the Monk Lazar, the chapel he built was included in the treasury of the wooden architecture of Rus on the island of Kizhi. In addition, all this – the stunning beauty of places in which the northern nature is almost untouched by the human hand.

The Solovki Museum-Reserve is not administratively part of the republic – but the shortest way lays from here, from the Karelian coast, through Kem and Belomorsk, so a significant part of the tourist routes in Karelia includes visits to the Solovetsky Islands , the most famous among them being Bolshoy Solovetsky. It is the only settlement of the archipelago, as well as the main museum and monastery values. The fare from Belomorsk to the Solovetsky Islands is 1100 RUB (18€), children under 10 years: 600 RUB (10€).

It is worth to visit the mountain park “Ruskeala” near the town of Sortavala . Its basis is the Marble Canyon , a unique object of nature included in the list of monuments of Russia’s cultural heritage. In addition, it is also a monument of the industrial history of four peoples: the Karelians, Swedes, Russians and Finns. Another such place, representing a man-made “cup” in a continuous marble massif, cut through by a system of mines, galleries and drifts, is no longer in Europe. The cost of entering the park is 150 RUB (2.5€). Tour of the Marble Canyon will cost 1000-1400 RUB (20€) for a mini-group of about 4 people.

On the way to Valaam you can see the interesting island of Pellotsaari . On Lake Sandal you can visit the island of Lycian . You can get to the reserve from Petrozavodsk by trains to the Louhi station, then by bus from the railway station to the village of Piaozersky, where the necessary documents for the location of the park take place. After a private car or on the transport of the park to the place of rest.

State National Park Paanajarvi is located in the north-west of Karelia, in the Louhi region. The park is located on a hill, which is stretched towards the lake Tsipringa . The nature in these places is clean and untouched, here you can see giant pine and spruce, as well as numerous fauna that are threatened with extinction in other parts of Europe. Reservoirs abound in valuable fish species. The pearl of the park is Lake Paanajärvi , characterized by its small size (1.5 by 24 km) with an exceptional depth (128 m). There are many rapids on the rivers, there are significant waterfalls.

On the territory of the park there are 9 tourist houses with all necessary facilities, there are baths. Tourists are offered fishing (licensed) on small ponds and Lake Paanajarvi – all year round, on Lake Piaozero – from June 15 to ice-free, on the Olanga River – from June 15 to August 15. There are special tourist fishing routes for groups.

The main attractions of Karelia

• Kizhi Museum-Reserve on Kizhi Island in Lake Onega – the world famous monument of wooden architecture,
• Valaam Monastery on Valaam Island in Lake Ladoga,
• Solovki historical and cultural complex on Solovetsky Islands,
• The resort “Marcial Waters” – the first Russian spa resort, founded by decree of Peter the Great in 1719,
• Assumption Church (1774) in Kondopoga,
• The architecture of the town of Sortavala – northern Art Nouveau, neo-classicism, functionalism, Kivach Falls,
• Staryy Olonets and old Karelian huts in the village of Bolshaya Selga,
• Ancient villages: Sheltozero, Kinerma, Man’ga, Rubcheila, Korza,
• The architectural ensemble of Ilyinsky churchyard and Murom Monastery,
• The sites related to “Kalevala”: Voknavolok, Kalevala (Ukhta), Voinitsa,
• Military and historical attractions: the line of defense “Medvezhyegorsk”, “Mannerheim Line”,
• Kivach waterfall on the Suna River,
• Ruskeala waterfalls on the Tohmajoki River,
• Ruskeala marble quarry,
• Yukankoski waterfall on the Kulismayoki River,
• Kumio waterfall, 70 km north-west of Voknavolok,
• Northern Ladoga skerries,
• Mountain Vottovaara,
• White Sea petroglyphs – ancient pictures carved into the rocks near Belomorsk,
• Onega petroglyphs – images of the Neolithic period near Pudozh.

What to buy in Karelia

The main local souvenirs are products from the Karelian birch (caskets, pens, watches). Also popular are products made of schungite: balls, pyramids, beads, rosaries, writing instruments, sets for massage and cream, which helps with joint diseases (this natural material has unique healing properties). A good gift will be products made of leather and birch bark, tablecloths and napkins with traditional for Onega embroidery and, of course, the work of Karelian artists and artists: author dolls, paintings, jewelry made of natural stones and much more.

How to stay safe in Karelia

Karelian Republican Rescue Service on the Waters: Petrozavodsk, ul. Onego Flotilla, 43 A; Tel .: (8142) 73-35-16

In Petrozavodsk there is a single salvage service: 01, the traffic police on duty: 784-444 or 002, the ATC on duty: 780-581, the ambulance (round the clock): 705-999 or 03, background: 09 or 009

Codes of the cities: Petrozavodsk – 8142, Belomorsk – 81437, Kalevala – 81454, Kem – 81485, Kostomuksha – 81459, Lahdenpohja – 81450, Louhi – 81439, Sortavala – 81430, Olonets – 81436, Pitkyaranta – 81433.

Mosquitoes are found everywhere from late May to early September, but are especially active from early June to mid-July. So do not forget to take special means.  Ticks do not live anywhere – they are free of pine forests, places of growth of red whortleberry and blueberry. They do not like direct sunlight. Therefore, for a place of rest, it is better to choose sunlit forest edges.

Reptiles and amphibians of Karelia are represented by 4 taiga species (40%), 3 species with transpalearctic distribution (30%) and three southern forms characteristic of European broadleaf forests. To the first group belong a viviparous lizard, a viper, a grassy and sharp-edged frog, to the second – a toad, an ordinary newt and a spindle, to the third – a quick lizard, and a crested newt. Fauna of terrestrial vertebrates of Karelia consists of 35% of western and European forms characteristic of the broad-leaved forest belt, 33% of species widespread in Eurasia, 24% of taiga (Siberian) forms and 9% of Arctic ( Polar) species.

All of them, with the exception of vipers, are harmless. The viper’s bite also does not do much harm to your health, but it’s very painful. As a rule, an adder tries to give way to a man, although it is not always possible because of natural slowness, especially during moulting. The best means of protection against harmful reptiles – good attention and high boots.

Any independent tourist group arriving in Karelia with the purpose of active recreation should first of all register and receive instruction on safety in the Karelian Republican Rescue Service on the waters . In addition, registration can be carried out in the administrations of the regions of Karelia, as well as in search and rescue squads of the rescue service, which are in Kondopoga, Medvezhyegorsk, Kemi and Sortavala. It is highly desirable that during the course of the chosen route the head of the group contact the rescuers once a day and report on his whereabouts.

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