NEED your opinion on my engine

[Maps]

First,
I have a V8 5.0 Gxi volvo engine on my new boat and when I ask the dealer as how should I *brake her in* there reply was that I don't have to...
They said that I can go WOT when ever I feel like it ?

Secondly,
I have a 19 foot bowrider (+-3000lbs) and I wonder if I should of opted for the V6 since her response is more lets say *nervous* compared to the V8 wich is more focused on torque ?

I will mostly be cruising on a big lake that has an average of 1 to 2-feet of chop with 4 (adult) passengers on board , maby some tubing but mainly cruising and Im not a fan of WOT.

I opted for the V8 mainly for the resale value and compared to the V6 it was only 2k more.

 

[Don S]

Re: NEED your opinion on my engine

You should have gotten an owners/operators manual with your boat. It details the REAL breakin procedure.

 

[Dakota47]

Re: NEED your opinion on my engine

Most new boaats require 6 hrs breakin .

 

[andy1canada]

Re: NEED your opinion on my engine

Howdy!

I'm going through the 'break-in' thing with my new 4.3/Merc/MPI.

Manual says it's a '20-hour' period.

* Watch your oil-level during break-in. She'll burn some till the rings seat.

First 10-hours: Don't run below 1500/rpm or above 75% (approx. 3800/rpm).
(my mechanic recommended changing the oil after the first 10/hrs.)

Last 10-hours: May run at WOT for no more than 5/mins. at a time.
Change oil.

As Don says... get a manual.

Don't worry about your engine vs. a V-6. The performance will be nearly the same with either engine in your boat. You should be good for 50+/mph.

Happy Boating!
Terry

 

[bjcsc]

Re: NEED your opinion on my engine

Here is the break-in procedure as printed in the LK Engine Components workshop manual:

 

[JasonB]

Re: NEED your opinion on my engine

I would take the V8 over the V6 all things being equal. I have the saqme size boat with a 5.0 Ford. I wouldn't want much less torque.

 

[stevieray]

Re: NEED your opinion on my engine

I would take the V8 over the V6 all things being equal. I have the saqme size boat with a 5.0 Ford. I wouldn't want much less torque.

Amen to that. Ever heard anybody complain about having too much power in a boat? Me either.

 

[JasonB]

Re: NEED your opinion on my engine

I'm guessing the fuel economy of the V8 is not much different from the V6. You will really appreciate the torque of the V8 in sloppy water. With a little practice, I no longer get dirty looks when the water gets choppy. I've gotten much better at playing the throttle to cross them smoothly. Throttle down a bit until you get on top on the wake, then power over it.