My Mom has decided she wants to get in to boating and has asked me to help her find a boat. It seems like she wants a mid size bowrider. She is on a larger lake than I so I think a 220SD (04-08) is about the smallest she should go and not get beat up too bad from wakes. She really likes the 220 Sundeck.
I have found several but they all have the base power package 5.0MPI Bravo3. Looks like 350MAG and even 6.2MPI were available as engines on these boats. I have heard a number of times the rule of thumb for boat power is to avoid the base engine package if possible but I figured I would ask those that own these boats, how does this engine package perform for you?
I also know my 225WE 5.0MPI B3 was a dog with any more than about 3 adults and 2 kids however weight of the boat and weight distribution is quite a bit different in a bow rider. The intended use is cruising around mostly but she also would want to pull maybe 1 skier at a time with 3 other adults and maybe 2 or 3 kids on board. Basically something she can use to cruise but also something her Kids can take Grandkids on when they come to visit.
That is probably at or near capacity for this boat so would love to hear comments about performance and planing out with the 5.0MPI/B3 package. Thanks!
I have found several but they all have the base power package 5.0MPI Bravo3. Looks like 350MAG and even 6.2MPI were available as engines on these boats. I have heard a number of times the rule of thumb for boat power is to avoid the base engine package if possible but I figured I would ask those that own these boats, how does this engine package perform for you?
I also know my 225WE 5.0MPI B3 was a dog with any more than about 3 adults and 2 kids however weight of the boat and weight distribution is quite a bit different in a bow rider. The intended use is cruising around mostly but she also would want to pull maybe 1 skier at a time with 3 other adults and maybe 2 or 3 kids on board. Basically something she can use to cruise but also something her Kids can take Grandkids on when they come to visit.
That is probably at or near capacity for this boat so would love to hear comments about performance and planing out with the 5.0MPI/B3 package. Thanks!
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