On Thu, 14 Apr 2005 23:18:06 GMT, "tony thomas"
wrote:

From a usability, fuel economy, ease of operation, performance, be happy
when your boating point of view there is no doubt in my mind.

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I agree. If you use the boat, as opposed to showing it around as an
antique, I'd go with the new engine, maybe even a 496 MPI. They are
some sweet running engine, with tons of power and decent economy
compared with a carburated 454.