I would not recommend the V6. HP is not the only issue. Torque is also
needed to get on plane. The V6 does not have the torque. I would stay w/
the 5.7L and go w/ an EFI for the fuel economy.

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Tony
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"John H" wrote in message
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On Mon, 07 Mar 2005 15:26:20 -0500, Dave Hall
wrote:

On Mon, 07 Mar 2005 14:46:59 -0500, John H
wrote:

On Mon, 07 Mar 2005 13:23:13 -0500, Dave Hall
wrote:

Dave, if you were considering repowering a boat currently powered by a
5.7L
Mercruise, with Alpha 1 outdrive, what engine(s) would you consider?

That depends.

Are you repowering to replace a clapped out engine, or are you simply
"upgrading"?

I would replace what was there with a similar replacement, that way
there's a minimum of hassles, and potential incompatibilities.

If upgrading, remember that the Alpha 1 drive is not rated for more
than 300 HP, so unless you were upgrading to Bravo drives too, I'd
stay below 300 HP.

Dave

It would be because of a clapped out engine, in a few years or so. I'm
already
considering what to do with my boat when the engine goes, if I don't sell
it to
trade up while the engine is still pretty sound.

I'd love to have a bigger boat, but I really have no need for one. I like
the
roominess in the back of the outboard Grady 22'er, but I also like the
convenient 'bait table, extra seats, storage, etc.' offered by the engine
cover
of the Mercruiser. However, $70K for the Grady isn't, in my opinion,
justified
by my needs.

So, the option is to hang onto the boat and repower when necessary. I'd
though
maybe the V6 EPI or the 5L V8 might be suitable replacements. Both would
weigh
less than what I've got, I think, yet deliver a tad more horsepower.

Just thinking...


John H

"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."