Mercruiser 3.0L carbs versus fuel injection

[sprocker]

Hi All,

I am looking at a couple of Bayliners, a 2010 175 Bowrider and a 2005 192 Cuddy.

The 2005 boat is current favourite as it's cheaper (Although not a lot) and it has a cuddy that may be ueseful.

The 2005 Merc has carburettor and 105 hours, and the 2010 boat is fuel injected 25 hours.

Does anyone have any advice particular advice on the pro's and cons of carbs versus fuel injection?

 

[mlines]

Hi All,

I am looking at a couple of Bayliners, a 2010 175 Bowrider and a 2005 192 Cuddy.

The 2005 boat is current favourite as it's cheaper (Although not a lot) and it has a cuddy that may be ueseful.

The 2005 Merc has carburettor and 105 hours, and the 2010 boat is fuel injected 25 hours.

Does anyone have any advice particular advice on the pro's and cons of carbs versus fuel injection?

We have a 2006 185 3.0 with carb. After 8 years faultless running it is giving us issues this year with carb problems. It has been stripped apart and cleaned twice and we are still fiddling around to get it to our liking.

We have not had an injection one but the american forums seem to like the injection. Is the injection one actually a 4.3 V6? if so it will be quieter and smoother as well, the 3.0 is a bit long in the tooth.

Martin

 

[Spi D]

Apart from the obvious difference between asking and negotiated prices, the diff between these should be more than a little, actual condition taken into consideration?

I'd focus on the boat that meet your functional requirements, than on engine fuel system. 105 hours defo no problem - both boats supposedly serviced and kept according to best practise?

EFI does the same for a marine engine as it does for your car: Easier cold start, stable idle, theoretically better mpg. Less maintenance but pricey if/when errors occur.

Resale of an EFI might be easier but again, other factors count more.

Edit: If the two boats in question are not with same engine (3.0) a comparison simply isn't fair. The 4-cyl is a different beast as compared to the V6

 

[Beamishken]

also remember these are raw water cooled engines & potentially rot away from inside.Anything over 10 years old can be a ticking time bomb although many last much longer

It is something to keep in mind if the younger boat isn't that much more expensive

hope this helps

 

[sprocker]

YEs they are both 3.0L Mercs, so same size engine.

 

[wipe_out]

I wouldn't even see that as a factor in the decision.. If both start and run well and have been serviced properly then the induction system doesn't matter..

 

[Solitaire]

Hi All,

I am looking at a couple of Bayliners, a 2010 175 Bowrider and a 2005 192 Cuddy.

The 2005 boat is current favourite as it's cheaper (Although not a lot) and it has a cuddy that may be ueseful.

The 2005 Merc has carburettor and 105 hours, and the 2010 boat is fuel injected 25 hours.

Does anyone have any advice particular advice on the pro's and cons of carbs versus fuel injection?

Now ride at 17ft versus cuddy at 19? Given your location there is no choice. The cuddy!

 

[sprocker]

Cuddy it is! Thanks for all your advice.