Re: Single or twins?
Whether you go to the bank to get $ for fuel or go to the bank to get $ for a monthly engine payment plus fuel it is definite trip to the bank. The verados seem to be a great motor too...my only concern is all of the things that can go bad like electrical components etc that could become quite pricey when they need replacement. According to the Suzuke dealer the 250 is the same block they use in the Vitara SUV and the 300 is the 4.0l block/engine used in the cadillac. It appears to be fairly simple with an injected and geared down combo that should be very reliable. The Seatow guys in miami buy them and use them as opposed to the pricier mercs and Yamahas. The only way to get any of these motors is to get the 5 year extended warranty.
Regarding the evinrudes and their fuel consumption..Yes they are thirstier, but they are easy to fix, parts are cheap, and reliable if you maintain them with OEM stuff. For an average boater about 90 hours per year according to mercruiser these motors make sense. If you put a ton of hours than the fuel savings can be important. FYI, I am on the East Coast in the Hobe sound area
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