jasoutside
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Re: 78 Starcraft aluminum boat ?s
Yup, prolly too much power and way to big/heavy. I am thinking 3.0L would be very comfortable for your rig and easy to mount up with those stringer/motor mounts. A 4.3L V6 would take up more space at the stern and be heavier, but she would move very well.
No way I'd put a V8 in that 18 footer unless you strictly wanted to build it as a go fast boat. In that case, 5.7 or bigger.
I found a 302/ mercruser but I think it might be a bit to much power for my boat.
Yup, prolly too much power and way to big/heavy. I am thinking 3.0L would be very comfortable for your rig and easy to mount up with those stringer/motor mounts. A 4.3L V6 would take up more space at the stern and be heavier, but she would move very well.
No way I'd put a V8 in that 18 footer unless you strictly wanted to build it as a go fast boat. In that case, 5.7 or bigger.