"mongo" wrote in message
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Why do you say I'll be disappointed if economy is involved?


23 ft boat with a smaller engine means the engine will have to work extra
hard to go the same speed - even if that is slower.
Not to mention the ability to get out harms way is better with a larger
engine in particular getting out of the way of an oncoming storm.
Same principle as with a pickup truck, often a v8 will get BETTER mileage
than a six cylinder at highway speeds.
Keep what you got and make sure you keep it in top tune, with the money you
save you can easily justify the best mechanic once a year.