FORUM RULES UPDATED - The forum rules have been updated to continue to provide a friendly and safe environment for our member community. Please take a moment to review the updated rules and our terms of use and privacy policy. Click here for Forum Rules which has links to the 'terms of use' and 'privacy policy'.
In Other News . . .
You will notice a few enchancements to the forums to make your experience better. These include: Email Notifications, Thread Previews, Thread Starter Notation, and Emoji Options on the 'Like' icon. . .
Additionally, the merchant portions of the website have been updated and are now operational. . . . Check out iBoats for all your boating gear.
Hey gang,
Does anyone know where I can go to compare gas powered engines? I am interested in comparing Merc's vs. Volvo's on performance and effeciency (e.g. 300 vs. 350 vs. 7.4L vs. 6.2L vs. Volvo 5.0L vs. Volvo 5.7L etc...). Please send links...I appreciate feedback with your own opinion too...
With so many engine options, I need help choosing a best fit for a 30 to 35 footer with ~11 ft. beam. probably a cruiser styled boat, but maybe a motoryacht.
Choices include but are not limited to:
Volvo Penta Twin 5.0 GXi/DP 270 hp
Volvo Penta Twin 5.7 Gi/DP 300hp
Volvo Penta Twin 5.7 GXi/DP...
Hello all, please help me buy a boat.
First post here on the forum. I look forward to reading any and all responses. A little background:
My family has frequented the Pacific NW for over 18yrs vacationing in the summer months, getting our fair share of leisure boating, fishing and cruising. We...
