Best Engine 5.7 or 7.4

[Larr]

All,

I'm looking to buy a Sea Ray Amberjack, which come with a 5.0, 5.7 or 7.4 Mercruser. Looking for the most reliable engine, and easiest to maintain.

What's the best of the 5.0, 5.7 or 7.4 injected engine. I think the 5.0 is too small.

Comments?

 

[ejnichol]

Re: Best Engine 5.7 or 7.4

In a boat that size I'd go with the 7.4l. 5.0 would be too small.

 

[90stingray]

Re: Best Engine 5.7 or 7.4

Is that a 27 or 29 footer... either way you will want that big block. Hopefully a bravo 3 as well. Or a volvo with a dual prop.