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A procharged engine is a short term power solution. IMO. 3-4 years max. If you are easy on it probably longer. Unless you know exactly how an engine was driven with a Procharger I would stay clear. Buying an engine that has already been Procharged is risky. I had one on a weaker 7.4 MPI and it held up good for 3 years then it just create headaches. Head gaskets, fuel problems, etc.

If you have a Bravo outdrive it will fit.

In a 245 that motor would be suicide!!! I'd look for a 500efi I hope whoever your insurance company is paid for the engine to be reinstalled and purchase a new one.

boats paid for...didnt think that this would ever happen. so being in the building industry i cut off all the fat last year boat insurance being one of them. bad Decision

That sucks! I've seen several 500efi's out there forsale both on Ebay and in the Classifieds. If your not looking to modify your power I'd look for a 496HO, but if your ever going to want to modify buy the 500's or 525's

I think a 500 in that boat would be a fun & fine choice for power. I would for sure put hydraulic steering on it. That is a 100% must have item for that power (or a 496) in that boat.

i truly appreciate all the help.

ill stay in touch and let you know how it goes.

get a 540cube 650 hp n/a will last longer will fit no problems and the cost of this motor will be cheaper then mercury motor . check the builders on any boat site they can give you a price . n/a is the way to go for your boat . my buddys have the pro chargers and blowers use a lot more fuel then me .my bud with the blower had to go with a better drive then the bravo . just my opion n/a is better good luck

The only issue you'll have with going to a BB is the exhaust holes in the transom. You'll have to have custom tails made.