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Originally Posted by FLexpat
the 370hp V8 with a Bravo XR drive is about 45k. Same width as the v6 just a little longer.
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I had heard that low to mid 40's number for the 4.2 liter engine, but once again was not aware it included the beefed up Bravo drive which is a pretty big ticket item on its own. That is somewhat encouraging. The test numbers that I have seen for the 370hp have been in the 10-10.5 gph range at the economy cruise speed of 3000 rpm and around 20-21 at WOT of 4200. That's about 2/3 the fuel burn of a 300 Verado. If the 265 hp 3 liter in in the low $30K range, how much more is that than the MSRP for a new 4.2 liter Yamaha Outboard with the fly by wire setup?