I started a thread comparing a 4.3L MPI to a 5.0L carbed. Through all the responses as well as some outside info we decided that for our next (1st) boat, we need fuel injection. So my search is narrowed.
It all started with the opportunity to buy a new 20' Bayliner BR with a 4.3L MPI, and continued because we couldn't decide if the engine was enough for the boat...i mean...our uses of the boat. Heres my new question.
Obviously a 5.0 Inj. is bigger and more powerful than a 4.3 Inj. At what point is a 4.3L not enough, and you need that extra 40 HP that comes from a V8?
We will be buying a 19-21 ft bowrider (our price range puts our boat in the 'used' category, and unfortunately lowers our choices to what we can find in our area, AZ), regardless of brand. Our primary use will be water sports, ie skiing, wakeboarding, slaloming, tubing. But we will also do some cruising and basic all-around activities with between 4-8 ppl onboard. We are having an EXTREMELY difficult time narrowing down our engine options. But have gotten it to these two choices. Will a fuel injected 4.3L do the trick for us? Opinions??
-CUBE-
It all started with the opportunity to buy a new 20' Bayliner BR with a 4.3L MPI, and continued because we couldn't decide if the engine was enough for the boat...i mean...our uses of the boat. Heres my new question.
Obviously a 5.0 Inj. is bigger and more powerful than a 4.3 Inj. At what point is a 4.3L not enough, and you need that extra 40 HP that comes from a V8?
We will be buying a 19-21 ft bowrider (our price range puts our boat in the 'used' category, and unfortunately lowers our choices to what we can find in our area, AZ), regardless of brand. Our primary use will be water sports, ie skiing, wakeboarding, slaloming, tubing. But we will also do some cruising and basic all-around activities with between 4-8 ppl onboard. We are having an EXTREMELY difficult time narrowing down our engine options. But have gotten it to these two choices. Will a fuel injected 4.3L do the trick for us? Opinions??
-CUBE-
