3.0 or 4.3

[RVDeal]

We are looking at new 18 ft I/O bowriders.<br />One weighs 1950lbs. and the other 2600lbs.<br />Our family weighs 600Lbs.<br />Add another 600lbs. for freinds.<br />Will the 3.0 give us enough power to ski or is it worth the extra $2000 to get the 4.3<br />Will the 3.0 give us enough power to ski with just one famly in the boat.<br />The manufaturer of the heavier boat says that it is all in the hull design.I Can't imagine that one company really has a better design. They all claim to have the best!!!

 

[Dunk]

Re: 3.0 or 4.3

I'd be looking for V8 to haul that load water sking. No doubt the 4.3 is the engine you need if a V8 isn't. Even at that I think you'll be off loading some heads at a beach. The 4.3 will also make the boat easier to sell when the family's get heavier. I just laughing here, I've never heard a family described by weight before, it does get to the point though. You'll probably recover most of that 2k when you sell it.