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Originally Posted by jdm61
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?
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Even if the cost was a wash, which I am doubtful, the extra weight and reduced performance at cruise and top end would be a deal breaker for me. The slowest I cruise is 24 knots and on a good day 28-30.
Personally I love diesel power but not on small boats. I've seen them on 23' boats and other than fuel economy they just are not very impressive.
10-05-2015, 08:04 AM
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