So you think a V8 IO at let's say 20 MPH burns threw 10 GPH and a Outboard is like 8 GPH. You did a good job answering my question. You might ask or wonder how much gas that thing burns? Common answer "if you have to ask or your worryed about gas then you cant afford it" Example you will see a person with a offshore boat roll threw with 2 Giant Motors rumbling past. I totaly understood your comment and it's a very common one. You were not being flippant on the subject in any way, No apology needed. It's a sweet boat regardless of the power you choose. ![]() If you buy an outboard when you really want an I/O (or vice versa) it will potentially annoy you for HOURS instead of minutes.Įither way, I envy you. On the other hand, you'll spend hours out on the water USING the boat. You're going to feel pain at the pump WHICHEVER engine you buy. You're just worried about the extra fuel burn outweighing that preference. This is a big part of the reason why I believe that while fuel consumption should be an important issue, it should not be the MOST important.Ĭorrect me if I'm wrong, but your gut level preference is the I/O. ![]() a few hundred RPM that you aren't even consciously aware of can be the difference between 5gph and 10gph. You and your twin brother could go out on the lake in identical boats, spend the day having fun and come back to the dock only to discover that you had much different burn rates. Most Economical Speed: 25 mph 3,200 rpm, 8.5 gphīoats aren't like cars when it comes to judging mileage. Test Load: People (190 lb.) Fuel (25 gal.) Understand, that's from a different pontoon boat manufacturer, but in a 25 foot model with basically the same engine.Īs for the outboard, this is from a test drive article here: Push your speed into the mid-20's and you'll be at 10gph+ real quickly. At around half that rpm, which is about 20mph you'll burn around 6gph, but it starts going up rapidly from there. With the I/O you're going to get a burn rate of around 22.5gph at top speed, which should be in the mid-40's at around 5000rpm. You understand that your mileage may vary.? Will it be painful to fill that tank? Heck, it's painful to go to the MOVIES these days, if you hit the snack bar. Having said that, I stand by my viewpoint that, provided you can afford it in the first place, fuel consumption should not be the primary concern when making these decisions. So if you felt that I was a bit too flippant on the subject, please accept my apology. And certainly a person doesn't get to be in a position to BUY a top of the line Pontoon by being frivolous with money. If you're envisioning a family fun boat, as opposed to a bachelor's toy, I would SUGGEST the I/O version of the Q.īut either way, you'll need a plastic surgeon to wipe the grin off your face.Ĭlick to expand.I was referring to the overall cost of the boat, not the cost of an upgrade from a different model. Both are good solid engines that will last a long time if you take care of them. There's nothing wrong with either, mind you. The difference is that they have an automotive weight reciprocating assembly inside, which carries MUCH more inertia than the ultralight outboard assemblies. However, the inboards are fundamentally automotive cores with a marine life support system, which means they more amenable to poking along at 3000rpm, which will STILL get you a nice cruising speed. If you get the 320hp inboard it WON'T be as fast as the 350hp outboard, and that's not just a 30hp difference issue. If you're buying a Q, the price of gas is an ANNOYANCE, not a dealbreaker. ![]() No disrespect intended, but lets face it. Oh sure, you can take your boat to Seven Marine LLC and have them re-certify it, but I'm pretty sure that turns your Bennington warranty into a cocktail napkin. ![]() Unfortunately, the highest rating that Bennington gives to their Outboard boats is 350. In THEORY you could go with an aftermarket motor like the Seven Marine 557, which is a supercharged Caddy CTS-V engine with over 550hp. Frankly a 25" Tri-Toon with a 250hp outboard is going to be a hard "overall" combo to beat.īut, having ridden/driven a 350hp Yamaha Q. The 377" Mercruiser is a bit of an under-the-radar monster with forced induction.īut, you mentioned gas consumption, so. On the other hand, you can buy an aftermarket supercharger for your inboard. Would a 350hp outboard be faster than a 425hp inboard? My marina's owner says so, and although I've not seen any good match-up to confirm this, he's been running that marina for decades. In terms of the stock Bennington line, outboards are faster than inboards when you try to compare apples to apples.
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