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Hi. I’m looking at an 05 250 fiesta vee it says it has a merc 5.0 lt alpha. After much googling still can’t work if it’s efi, mpi etc. I just don’t want to invest time going to see a boat if it’s going to be under powered. This is all the info
Year Built: 2005
Engine Model: 5.0L Alpha
Engine Type: Inboard

Cheers.
Antony
 
Help with merc engine

Hi. I’m looking at an 05 250 fiesta vee it says it has a merc 5.0 lt alpha. After much googling still can’t work if it’s efi, mpi etc. I just don’t want to invest time going to see a boat if it’s going to be under powered. This is all the info
Year Built: 2005
Engine Model: 5.0L Alpha
Engine Type: Inboard

Cheers.
Antony
 
Re: Help with merc engine

Theantony said:
Hi. I’m looking at an 05 250 fiesta vee it says it has a merc 5.0 lt alpha. After much googling still can’t work if it’s efi, mpi etc. I just don’t want to invest time going to see a boat if it’s going to be under powered. This is all the info
Year Built: 2005
Engine Model: 5.0L Alpha
Engine Type: Inboard

Cheers.
Antony
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It would have been their base package option at 5.0 litres, once loaded with cruising gear, fuel, water and crew, would struggle to get up and plane.
The 5.7 lt/300hp would be a better bet.
 
Re: Help with merc engine

AndieMac said:
It would have been their base package option at 5.0 litres, once loaded with cruising gear, fuel, water and crew, would struggle to get up and plane.
The 5.7 lt/300hp would be a better bet.
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While more power is usually better, I don't think it will necessarily be underpowered with a 5.0ltr. I had 25ft Bayliner (very similar boat) with an old school 5.0 ltr in 230hp form, and it was still good for 30+ knots.
 
Ok thanks. So here’s another question, I’ve seen another one (same boat) but the block has seized so a very good price. What would be the most powerful block I can put in it and what sort of price. New or recon.

Cheers.
 
Theantony said:
Ok thanks. So here’s another question, I’ve seen another one (same boat) but the block has seized so a very good price. What would be the most powerful block I can put in it and what sort of price. New or recon.

Cheers.
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The CE plate on the boat should say the maximum HP the boat is rated for.

As for the price of a new engine maybe if you are lucky you can get one for £10k fitted, plus if the engine is knackered you should probably change the outdrive also. You'd then have all the important bits brand new. I doubt if it would be cheaper than buying one where someone else has already wasted their money though.
 
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