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I never laid eyes on the boat when it went for sale the first time several years ago, before the owner whose son put made a dirty martini out of it; BUT a member here went to inspect it with 3 other boaters/members. He did not like it's condition, and came to us to build/buy a new one instead.
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Yeah saw those...am thinking of those or found a set of higher hour 500EFIs for a couple $K more...
I like efi, so am un-sure if I want to go to more HP carb! Opinions?
I like efi, so am un-sure if I want to go to more HP carb! Opinions?
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EFI is nice, but I would take the extra HP and lower hours.
A well tuned carb engine will idle and perform like an efi. They are also very simple to troubleshoot issues without the need for a scan tool.
A well tuned carb engine will idle and perform like an efi. They are also very simple to troubleshoot issues without the need for a scan tool.
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Some good insight!
What about converting to SSM3?
I found a deal on a turn key boat. 750HP EFI Procharged 540s, hubber 1300s with SSM3s turning 31P 4 blades...
Would it be worth swapping the drivetrain in? Or just find stock power and drives?
What about converting to SSM3?
I found a deal on a turn key boat. 750HP EFI Procharged 540s, hubber 1300s with SSM3s turning 31P 4 blades...
Would it be worth swapping the drivetrain in? Or just find stock power and drives?