On Thu, 14 Jul 2016 07:40:23 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

I don't think the 2.5 is in production anymore. The 3.0 is the basis of the mercruiser line.

I like the 3.0 for small craft. My 18ft has one. It does great at 32-3500 rpm and I can tube my nephews at the lake all day on 10 gal of gas...

I've not pulled the kids in my boat yet, but it'll be interesting to see how that inline six does
the job.