inboard-outboard

American  

[in-bawrd-out-bawrd, in-bohrd-out-bohrd] / ˈɪnˌbɔrdˈaʊtˌbɔrd, ˈɪnˌboʊrdˈaʊtˌboʊrd /

adjective

1. Also (of a motorboat) having an inboard engine connected to a maneuverable outboard drive-shaft unit.

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noun

1. an inboard-outboard motor.

2. a boat equipped with such a motor. I/O

Etymology

Origin of inboard-outboard

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

A 23-foot Chris-Craft in its Launch series with the smallest available 300-horsepower inboard-outboard engine lists for just over $100,000, the Chris-Craft website indicates.

From Washington Times

A 22-foot Bayliner VR6 Bowrider with a 250-horsepower inboard-outboard engine lists for around $46,400, according to that company’s website.

From Washington Times