HI all,
New to the forum. I boat on Lake Winnipesauke in NH. I currently have a Cobalt Bowrider that I'm starting to look at upgrading to a larger boat. I've always respected Formula as a worthy choice to Cobalt for larger bowriders. I really like the 290 layout and overall design more than Cobalts of similar size.
My question is, which twin engine package would you opt for? I'm not too concerned with efficiency. They always say go for the biggest engine you can afford, so that would suggest the Ilmor 365. I'm curious if anyone has experience with these engines and how they perform compared to the Merc or Volvo 350s. Does Formula publish a prop chart demonstrating hole shot and top end for each engine offered? It's too bad it can't be optioned with twin Volvo 6.2 380. That's a heckuva an engine on the boats I've used with them.
New to the forum. I boat on Lake Winnipesauke in NH. I currently have a Cobalt Bowrider that I'm starting to look at upgrading to a larger boat. I've always respected Formula as a worthy choice to Cobalt for larger bowriders. I really like the 290 layout and overall design more than Cobalts of similar size.
My question is, which twin engine package would you opt for? I'm not too concerned with efficiency. They always say go for the biggest engine you can afford, so that would suggest the Ilmor 365. I'm curious if anyone has experience with these engines and how they perform compared to the Merc or Volvo 350s. Does Formula publish a prop chart demonstrating hole shot and top end for each engine offered? It's too bad it can't be optioned with twin Volvo 6.2 380. That's a heckuva an engine on the boats I've used with them.
