SeaNile
Well-Known Member
Here I go again, looking at picking up yet another SunDeck. Shouldn't have sold my 05 270 w/496 but i did and now I'm looking for another 270. Question is....is the 496 worth it? Years ago, my buddy bought a new 04 270 w/6.2l and always had a full boat, I mean 8-10 adults, lots of ice and drinks, would tube, cruise, ski, you name it he did it with a full boat. Never once did he complain about lack of power or "needing" the 496.
About two years ago I decided a 240 for the the 3rd time would be foolish so I looked for a 270 and wanted the 496. Found one, bought it and loved it. Problem with me is I always want bigger (like the 496) yet I always cruised around 2900-3100. So one could argue the 496 is a total waste for me.
Anyway, about to begin the shopping and there are a lot more 6.2l boats out there, in good condition, low hours and reasonable priced. 496 boats are harder to come by and people want more $$, generally at least 5-8k more. No way am I paying that difference. But if about 3k gets a 496 boat is it worth it?
So my question remains is the 496 needed in the 270 or will the 6.2l be more than enough for me?
TIA
JK
About two years ago I decided a 240 for the the 3rd time would be foolish so I looked for a 270 and wanted the 496. Found one, bought it and loved it. Problem with me is I always want bigger (like the 496) yet I always cruised around 2900-3100. So one could argue the 496 is a total waste for me.
Anyway, about to begin the shopping and there are a lot more 6.2l boats out there, in good condition, low hours and reasonable priced. 496 boats are harder to come by and people want more $$, generally at least 5-8k more. No way am I paying that difference. But if about 3k gets a 496 boat is it worth it?
So my question remains is the 496 needed in the 270 or will the 6.2l be more than enough for me?
TIA
JK