mbw
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Speaking of fuel... I really try not to care much. If you think the LR4 uses fuel, then you don't want to own a big power boat. This Sea Ray (luckily) has the 5.7 liter small block V8 in it. 57 gallon fuel tank. My Lake Rover will use fuel faster than my Land Rover.
I did see a lot of boats (slightly older ones and large ones) that had the big block engines in them. 6+ liter beasts that only put out a bit more power... but I knew to stay away from a big block. No need to burn that much fuel.
The 350 mag should do great. Even with quite a load it goes about 50 mph, which is faster than I will need. She cruses at 35 with ease, and has trim tabs if I want to slow way down for pulling a tube or something. (i can stay up on plane at lower speed)
I did see a lot of boats (slightly older ones and large ones) that had the big block engines in them. 6+ liter beasts that only put out a bit more power... but I knew to stay away from a big block. No need to burn that much fuel.
The 350 mag should do great. Even with quite a load it goes about 50 mph, which is faster than I will need. She cruses at 35 with ease, and has trim tabs if I want to slow way down for pulling a tube or something. (i can stay up on plane at lower speed)