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mroberts

08-25-2010 02:37 PM

Diesel or Gas power for a 400ss... pros and cons

Hi all.

I am still 400ss shopping.

Most of the ones I have found are 2002-2004 with the B3x and 496 motors...

I have found a few with diesel power, with B3x. The diesel ones seem to typically have more hours on them.

Just didn't know what differences I would experience with each of these... would appreciate any insight anyone can offer...

top speed, fuel consumption, crusing speed, maintenance, repairs, etc..

THANKS!

C_Spray

08-25-2010 02:40 PM

Look down about 6 posts:

400SS Gas versus Diesel

Absolutey stay away from the older Mercury/Bravo diesel boats. They are really slow, and put a lot of stress on Bravos.

The newer Volvo D6-370/DP-H packages are the real deal.

mroberts

08-25-2010 02:52 PM

oops! I will go look there!

Thanks

Spicy

08-26-2010 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mroberts (Post 3190641)

oops! I will go look there!

Thanks

:party-smiley-004:

Give you a great deal!!! :evilb:

Ben Diss

08-26-2010 01:33 PM

FYI, I found the boattest.com reviews helpful when I was looking. I have found that for my 400ss diesel, their test numbers match my performance perfectly.

H20 Toie

08-26-2010 02:50 PM

But i must say with the 525's and 60mph is nice
:)

grkmec

08-26-2010 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by h20 toie (Post 3192282)

But i must say with the 525's and 60mph is nice
:)

How often are you doing 60mph though?

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