On Tue, 09 Dec 2003 22:12:35 GMT, "Geoff 93 RRC"
wrote:

Don't buy a 4-cylinder. Period. You will not be happy.

"Larry Crowe" wrote in message
...
First time boat buyer,would appreciate opinions on purchase price
and volvo penta /cobra outdrive verses Mercruiser.
1996 Glastron Fish/Ski 18 1/2 ft. 140 hp i/o volvo penta
depth & fish finder, trolling motor, 9500 obo.


I agree. I have a 18.5' Reinell with the V-P 4.3GL/Cobra SX combo.
Aside from a pesky fuel pump relay, the engine/outdrive have been
fantastic and rock solid. However, for that size of boat I am very
glad I have the V-6. I rode in a 4 Cyl model and it seemed to really
lack power.

I have no problem pulling a full sized adult even with a loaded boat
(usually there are 4 adults and 2 kids, plus a couple of coolers).

However, if you are mostly using it for fishing and don't need much
power out of the hole, you might be fine with the 4 cyl. For my
family, we definitely couldn't make it with the 4 though.

Hope this helps.

-Jeff