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I'm looking at several new boats with Mercruiser engines and have noticed that many in the 18 - 20ft range have options for a 220hp 4.3 as well as a 200hp 5.0. Since the HP is the same, what are the differences? Weight, Fuel Economy, Torque?
Been about 10 years since I've had a boat, and I'm looking to get back into it. Anyway, I'm looking for a 18 or 19 foot boat with either a 4.3 or 5.0 engine. I'll probably buy something in the 12 -16k range. I'm most familiar with Crownline and Four Winns boats, because we have local...
