Wanting to purchase a formula bow rider BR 280. I have a 1978 20 foot Sea Ray 260 hp open bow right now, and the limiting factor is 8 people. Makes it difficult when families with three kids want to go out with us. Need to know what engine combinations I should avoid, or look for. The boat is going to be used at Lake of the Ozarks in mid Missouri and other various lakes around mid America. I am leaning towards a single for ease of maintenance as I don't need the ability to go offshore and the redundancy of two engines for safety. Looks like the MerCruiser 496 mag HO @ 425 is what Im looking for? I've heard to avoid the 454 7.4 MPI? Love the idea of inexpensive parts for the 350, 5.7 small block.
Have seen prices range from anywhere to 20 K to 70 K. Thoughts, recommendations?
Have seen prices range from anywhere to 20 K to 70 K. Thoughts, recommendations?