Hi all,
I am looking at buying a 2000 Chaparral 280 SSi Bowrider with twin Volvo Penta 5.7 GSi engines coupled to DP drives.
How much power do these engine produce ? Is that good power for that boat ?
I'v also looked at a 31' Rinker which has a single I/O with 375HP... I'm thinking that is gonna be under powered compared to the smaller Chaparral with much more power.
I know VP produced the 5.7 with 3 different output ratings...L=limited, S=superior, X=exceptional.
This boat has the GSI which means its base engine is GM ? big block or small block ?
S= Superior output and I= Injection.
What are the different power ratings for the 3 versions and other than for the power, how are they different ? ...
Is it like, the lower power units can be used "harder" ?
I am looking at buying a 2000 Chaparral 280 SSi Bowrider with twin Volvo Penta 5.7 GSi engines coupled to DP drives.
How much power do these engine produce ? Is that good power for that boat ?
I'v also looked at a 31' Rinker which has a single I/O with 375HP... I'm thinking that is gonna be under powered compared to the smaller Chaparral with much more power.
I know VP produced the 5.7 with 3 different output ratings...L=limited, S=superior, X=exceptional.
This boat has the GSI which means its base engine is GM ? big block or small block ?
S= Superior output and I= Injection.
What are the different power ratings for the 3 versions and other than for the power, how are they different ? ...
Is it like, the lower power units can be used "harder" ?