under rated?

mwagne30

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Question I have a 96 four winn with the 5.0 fl volvo set up rated at 190 hp. I loaned it to my neighbor last weekend for him to use along with his "new" chaperall 4.3 F.I.merc at his family party. now this is the question He is telling me that Our boat ran all over his, and that his sat more then it was used. and now would like to trade. we use our's for fishing and lite rec. use. he tube's and water ski/wake board's. both boats are rated at 190 hp we have a 14-23 he has a 14-21 both are 19' is the 4.3 under rated or is the 5.0 under rated? we love our boat and it is kept very clean. the chap. is two year's old and blue book is much higher. would you swap?
 

stinger222

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Re: under rated?

Well I think a Chap is a better boat than a 4Winns, however I wouldn't trade a v8 boat for a v6 boat. The 4.3 is a torquey V6, but like they always say their is no replacement for displacement. Because your friend was towing tubes and skiers he really noticed how those extra 2 cylinders helped out.
 

Bondo

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Re: under rated?

we love our boat and it is kept very clean. the chap. is two year's old and blue book is much higher. would you swap?

Ayuh,.... Follow the Money....

If the Chap is a boat you can live with,.... Go for It...
 

wca_tim

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Re: under rated?

Ayuh,.... Follow the Money....

If the Chap is a boat you can live with,.... Go for It...


lmao... funny how different people look at things... not even a hint of sarcasm or criticism intended - just made me smile for some reason.
 
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