bayliner rendezvous 2659 5.7 bravo 3

rknrollo

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I went from a chris craft 217 concept 21 foot with 5.8 efi to a bayliner rendezvous 2659 26ft with 5.7 mercruiser with a 2bbl and bravo 3, love the boat and how it handles and goes thru rough water BUT need more power and fuel economy, the 2bbl just seems lackluster compared to efi and it sucks the fuel, granted it wieghs over 1000 lbs more I just hate carbs and being a motor head I know a 4bbl will usually out perform a 2bbl and give better fuel economy at cruise, I was wondering if a TBI system like affordable fuel injection would be worth it? also I would include an 02 sensor.

I've done efi swaps on on cars and gained major torque, throttle response and fuel economy, also am throwing around going a 383 vs 350, anyone done any mods on these boats? my top speed is about 40 mph and my tach is broken, it has a 24p prop set which seems too much for this boat,
 

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Re: bayliner rendezvous 2659 5.7 bravo 3

I went from a chris craft 217 concept 21 foot with 5.8 efi to a bayliner rendezvous 2659 26ft with 5.7 mercruiser with a 2bbl and bravo 3, love the boat and how it handles and goes thru rough water BUT need more power and fuel economy, the 2bbl just seems lackluster compared to efi and it sucks the fuel, granted it wieghs over 1000 lbs more I just hate carbs and being a motor head I know a 4bbl will usually out perform a 2bbl and give better fuel economy at cruise, I was wondering if a TBI system like affordable fuel injection would be worth it? also I would include an 02 sensor.

I've done efi swaps on on cars and gained major torque, throttle response and fuel economy, also am throwing around going a 383 vs 350, anyone done any mods on these boats? my top speed is about 40 mph and my tach is broken, it has a 24p prop set which seems too much for this boat,

Ayuh,.... A Marine system is stupidly Expensive, 'n not worth it.....
 
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