Anyone powered with a 3.0 140hp recently?

[brisboats]

That is a good point no doubt the 470 has more torque than the 3.0. But it also is made from two dissimilar metals, has a water cooled voltage regulator, a prohibitively expensive manifold and riser, a stator that likes to fling magnets, weighs more, idles like a tractor, etc. etc. :-). I am leaning towards the 3.0 because it is available, much newer, cheaper and easier to maintain, will use less fuel, lighter. The biggest con is the power and was wondering how a 3.0 actually performs in the V-20. Looks like I will need to install one to find out.

Brian

[Cam]

Years ago I had a 19' Bayliner Capri with a 3.0. If I remember correctly, that boat flew in the water. You can always add tabs to help plane, if that is hard with all the extra weight...You will have the best of both worlds.

[step up here]

i look at it this way mercruiser stopped producing the 3.7 motor . but still makes the iron 3.0 liter . a little less steam but a bullet proof motor. the1:98 gear ratio and a 17p prop may put you close enough. i myself like more steam since i have a aluminum top and full enclosure. good luck with your project . please let us know how you make out!

[yodaddy]

Good luck with it. As "step up here" said, please let us know how the 3.0 works out for you.