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    B3 Prop pitch recommendation needed please

    so when I have them installed, what’s the basic testing procedure to see if a pair of props are perfect pitch for the boat?
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    DTS Remote Control (and possibly Joystick) Rigging for 6.2 & B3 setup

    I tried a couple of places online but don’t see they have one. I’ll call them up this week.
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    DTS Remote Control (and possibly Joystick) Rigging for 6.2 & B3 setup

    Good morning all. I have a couple of questions related DTS: 1) I checked Mercury's website and they just released a super cool control https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/gauges-and-controls/multiple-engine-controls/next-gen-dts-premier-multi-engine-control-for-2-to-4-engines/ However, I...
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    B3 Prop pitch recommendation needed please

    The B1 is 1.5. B3 2.0
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    B3 Prop pitch recommendation needed please

    Thanks for the quick reply. I currently don't have any props for this setup yet. It'll be all new. The existing setup are 350 MPI with B1, 19P. I have a pair of B3 2.0. So I'm thinking about swapping the B1's out and install the B3's. I have a set of 20P and a set of 28P for the B3 (not...
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    B3 vs B1 for twin on 30' bow rider

    Hello all. I thought I asked this question somewhere but I can't seem to find it now. My boat is 1999 Cobalt 292. Currently have 350 Mag MPI with B1. I'm getting new engines (twin 6.2L 350HP) and I have a pair of B3. I'm thinking about swapping them with the B1's. Question is, what's the...
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    B3 Prop pitch recommendation needed please

    Good morning all. Please help with prop selection. My boat is 1999 Cobalt 292. Manual shows twin 350 Mag MPI with B3 @ 2.0 having 28P. I'm repower it twin 6.2L 350 HP, B3 @ 2.0 ratio. What prop pitch should I get? Dry weight is about 7500lbs. Uses: - mostly touring; - pull wakeboard &...
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    6.2L 300HP to 350HP

    Hello all. I have another newbie question please. I see Mercruiser new 6.2L engines have 2 setups: 300 & 350HP but the physical specs seem to be identical. Question is: is the different HP rating just some programming, like an auto tuning, or it’s something else as well? I ask because I...
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    NEED HELP QUICK PLS: Replacement Engine choices for 350 MPI

    Super cool. Thanks much for the great responds so far. I’m very excited. I’m gonna clean up the yard to make room for the build next 2 weeks. Once done, I’ll set up the crane to pull the engines. Right now the boat is on a trailer. I have one of those power hoist bought from Harbor freight...
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    NEED HELP QUICK PLS: Replacement Engine choices for 350 MPI

    Thanks for the detailed post. In what sense building new by myself is better from buying the bobtail set up? If building from scratch, I’d like to build a sea core equivalent setup. What components in my build should be purchased other than the fresh water cool setup for this? I heard about...
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    NEED HELP QUICK PLS: Replacement Engine choices for 350 MPI

    When you said build your own, meaning rebuild? That’s what I’d love to do. One is to save money, if that makes sense of course. Secondly, I’d learn to service it better in stead of keep relying on others for small- medium service jobs. However, what I’m stuck at is how to assess what need to...
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    NEED HELP QUICK PLS: Replacement Engine choices for 350 MPI

    I brought the boat to a local boat mechanic. They said a replacement of both engines are recommended. I checked around for new engines and come across a pair of new 6.2L 300HP at about $23000. However, one is 2016, other is 2019. Both are new and under manufacturer warranty (if installed by...
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    Jet boat comparison

    Thanks for the quick replies. I have a jetski. But my boats are I/O. It's just that this is their first boat. And they just want something simple. They wanted to get 2 jetski's at first. I told them might as well go with a boat instead. I will take them out next week or so to try...
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    Jet boat comparison

    Hello everyone For jet boats, is there a brand comparison written anywhere online I can read up? I'm shopping for a jet boat for my family members. We know Yamaha is popular. But we're also looking at Scarab and a used Glastron boat. They plan to use it mostly on lakes and rivers. Family...
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    NEED HELP QUICK PLS: Replacement Engine choices for 350 MPI

    I think we need to do both.
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    NEED HELP QUICK PLS: Replacement Engine choices for 350 MPI

    First option: $3000/$5000 For both? or each? 2nd option: I don't have the everyone-dreaming-about-unlimited-budget. LOL. But I did look at that 6.2 just for measure. Man it looks so nice. I see a couple of places selling these. Not sure where people usually get new engines from?
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    NEED HELP QUICK PLS: Replacement Engine choices for 350 MPI

    Thanks for all the posts. Even though I could only follow partial of it (because I'm still learning), it was great to see the discussions. This boat was all good and sound. I think I've checked with the Cobalt back then. And they said for my boat year, they are all fiberglass - no wood. So...
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    NEED HELP QUICK PLS: Replacement Engine choices for 350 MPI

    I see Michigan Motorz is selling quite a bit of different configurations. Is there any other places to get them from too? For reman vs new, different is about $1000 (for 5.7). Is it worth the saving? sorry for all the newbie questions. I’d just like to make some informed decisions. thanks...
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    NEED HELP QUICK PLS: Replacement Engine choices for 350 MPI

    Thanks for all the quick responds. here are some more pointers: - I brought my boats to 2 shops for estimate and they said I should replace instead of fixing. - it was a salt water boat. Got neglected 5-6 years ago. I got it and left it outside uncovered for 3 years or so. I have to take a...
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    NEED HELP QUICK PLS: Replacement Engine choices for 350 MPI

    Thanks for noting Kenny. Sorry I omitted one detail: it’s a dual engines setup. These are also taken from the same boat so I assume they’re already counter each other.
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