350 MAG

[BDL123]

Looking really hard at purchasing an 07 Crownline 240 LS with a 350 MAG. First, is this enough engine for a 25 ft boat? Second, since this will be my first 350, potentially, what are everyone's thoughts on this engine? Good or bad. All are welcome.

 

[NHGuy]

That's not going to break any speed records. Might get you into the low forties, maybe. Engines are good, easy to keep up & repair. They are Chevy truck engines outfitted with different exhausts & intakes. Your 4.3 is 3/4 of a 5.7.

 

[BDL123]

Maybe this will eliminate a few spats on the lake since I like to go FAST, but my wife, not so much. Thanks NHGuy. Anybody else wish to weigh in?

 

[thumpar]

Crownlines are heavy boats. I have a 202BR with a 5.7l EFI. It is the same engine just TBI injection and a little less ponies. In a boat that size I would want a 7.4l at least and would hope for a 496 or 502. The 350 MAG is a good engine but that is a big heavy boat. It probably has a Bravo III (I would hope) so that would get it out of the hole but your tops speeds would probably be in the mid 40s.

 

[tpenfield]

Good engine . . . 350's have been around for a long time. Power is OK, since it is the Magnum version of the 350.

 

[lg260ss]

This video doesn't tell you much but the hole shot looks adequate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_pWs2FRB_M

 

[Ostsideend]

I owned a 350Magnum (carburetted) before and since last year a 350MAG MPI on a 29ft. The 350 are nice fair minded engines. Nothing to race with, but giving good torque and OK average fuel consumption as well. There is nothing to warn you about.

A single 350MAG in a 29ft boat with 3,5 tonns of weight is something between fun and masochistic ;-)
You will be on the funny side!

 

[BDL123]

Crownlines are heavy boats. I have a 202BR with a 5.7l EFI. It is the same engine just TBI injection and a little less ponies. In a boat that size I would want a 7.4l at least and would hope for a 496 or 502. The 350 MAG is a good engine but that is a big heavy boat. It probably has a Bravo III (I would hope) so that would get it out of the hole but your tops speeds would probably be in the mid 40s.

Yep, Bravo III Thanks

 

[BDL123]

Thanks for the input and insight. You guys are great!