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Re: Boat Motor Selection
[Re: countryhick]
#2411975
02/18/18 09:35 PM
02/18/18 09:35 PM
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Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 10,416 Scottsboro, Al
jbatey1
Lucky Bastage
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Lucky Bastage
Joined: Jan 2014
Posts: 10,416
Scottsboro, Al
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I had a Dynasty with a 3.0 mercruiser. It was a solid engine. The 4.3's that I've been around were great, too.
The fool tells me his reasons; the wise man persuades me with my own.
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Re: Boat Motor Selection
[Re: odocoileus]
#2412001
02/18/18 09:58 PM
02/18/18 09:58 PM
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Posts: 9,375 Jasper, AL
joshm28
14 point
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14 point
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,375
Jasper, AL
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The 4.3s are great motors but they really like fuel. Friend had a Tahoe (Q4 I think????) That was great but with more than 4 people it was sluggish. That many folks I'd look pontoon. That or a ski boat. Ski/wake boats get a bad rap on here but there are great for cruising the water and typically have more than enough power.
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Re: Boat Motor Selection
[Re: countryhick]
#2412182
02/19/18 08:23 AM
02/19/18 08:23 AM
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Posts: 1,680 OAK MTN
HBWALKER14
8 point
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8 point
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Posts: 1,680
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try to find a used cobalt with low hours. finest boat made imo. Dad has had 3 all with volo penta motor. Father in law has sea ray with mercruiser. both are fine motors if taken care of
A BAD DAYS HUNTING OR FISHING IS BETTER THAN ANY DAY AT WORK
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Re: Boat Motor Selection
[Re: countryhick]
#2412252
02/19/18 10:00 AM
02/19/18 10:00 AM
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rulebreaker
My head is in my ass.
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My head is in my ass.
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If you don't want a pontoon, which would be ideal for your situation, you're going to need a 21' or longer deck boat. With that many people and gear, you are not going to be happy with an outboard on a deck boat. I don't even think the 4.3 I/O would be enough power. I would recommend a 5.0 or 5.7 I/O injected engine. There is nothing worse than buying an underpowered boat and never being happy with it. It will however require annual maintenance, oil & filter, fuel filter, drain engine block and manifolds in the winter. Good luck !
Don't go looking for TROUBLE, it'll find you soon enough!
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