The sweet answer is obviously a 5.7 MPI. Just from rough numbers, replacement engine Mercruisers are running $35-$40 per horsepower. Marine Power replacement engines are running $30-$33 per horsepower. Very similar engines with different marketing, dealer networks, and warranties. A lot commercial guys run Marine Power. I had a Marine Power 290 HP 5.7 in my 20 Bertram; it worked really well and I liked it a lot. You may want to look into them.
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