Pusuits and Tiarra's are both upper end quality boats. Depending on what was ordered, they could have either Mercruiser or Crusader engines. Ive worked on both of those boats and they are part of the reason I've had two back surgery's. For service, they suck. The crusader is the preferred marinization and they normally have the manifolds included in the closed cooling, where as Mercruiser usually doesn't. Mercruiser parts are cheaper, but Crusader is a better set up. I hate working on either one in a crowded engine compartment. The inboards are being passed over for good reason, the outboards serve better in salt water. I wouldn't worry too much about the rest of the boat as teh running gear and engine will be your most concern. Pursuit and Tiarra both use good quality hardware and accessories on their boats. Also keep in mind, they haven't made new 454 engines since 2002, Mercruiser holds the manufacturing rights to the 502 and bought all the remaining 8.1 engine from GM. You can still get a new 5.7(350), and if you didnt make a typo and are looking at a boat old enough to have a 351 Ford engine, plan on a complete repower
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