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Does anyone have any experience with the EVC that would be willing to share thoughts? I test drove the standard shift and thought it was really smooth.
I'm not sure but did Tuscany add this to his?
Yes go as big as you can afford. 350 is a great choice. I've had a 220 with every engine from the 5.7gi to the 8.1gxi. Each one has its advantages and each one will work. It's just nicer the more you load the boat up the less it will have to work to get on plane and stay on plane at lower speeds. No one ever says I wish I had the smaller engine.
03Cobalt220 8.1gxi DP
"Kids in Tow2"
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Neenah Wi
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Went and spoke with another dealer today, he thinks there is only a 3 - 4 mph top end gain between the 300 & 350hp, not sure I'm sold on the 350 for the 5 - $6,000 price increase. Being they're both 5.3L's the low end torque would be close to the same, the new 300 is a horse.
The 226 had a 7.4L 310hp and would run close to 60mph, the new 220 will do ~50mph. Guess the "no replacement for displacement" saying stands true.
Fun2Fish wrote: ↑Tue Oct 31, 2017 8:54 pm
Went and spoke with another dealer today, he thinks there is only a 3 - 4 mph top end gain between the 300 & 350hp, not sure I'm sold on the 350 for the 5 - $6,000 price increase. Being they're both 5.3L's the low end torque would be close to the same, the new 300 is a horse.
The 226 had a 7.4L 310hp and would run close to 60mph, the new 220 will do ~50mph. Guess the "no replacement for displacement" saying stands true.
You can't compare the 226 totally different hull. It was very fast hull for Cobalt. Ok
5.7gi even the 280hp one to the 5.7gxi 320hp top end very close within a few mph. But hole shot and midrange much nicer. Same concept but well worth the extra cash. Ok
8.1gi 375hp to the 8.1gxi 420hp
Not much hp diff they say the gi torgue out of the hole is the same or better. Ok not true huge diff in hole shot and midrange, top end with in a few mph. To me well worth the extra cash now and resale.
Yes the 300 maybe a horse but the 350 will be a thoroughbred. Myself I would start with the engine then build around it. But that's me. But I play in the used market right now.
Tuscany you got the bonus do you wish you had less hp now? What would you order if you had to do it again.
03Cobalt220 8.1gxi DP
"Kids in Tow2"
"Pot The Jus" Originator :-)
Neenah Wi
#ItsBu'sfault
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Yeah, I agree that the 226 was a really fast hull for cobalt. Had a 220 prior to the 226, don't remember the hp rating but it was a V8 and there was a big difference in perf.
Wish I could find a new 220S to drive with the 350, seems that most dealers order the new 280hp V6 (hear thats a great motor too). I drove the 18 with the 300 and was blown away at the power of the new nextgen Volvo, hull shot was insane.
I'll get it all figured out and get my order in soon, it's fun to me going through the process.
Not sure what all the dealers think on stock ordering. I know they do it and have been doing it for years. They order on price. They want the lowest priced boat at the boat show. But most of us don't want the lowest priced boat. At a min I would want a 300. Yes I would love to try out the new engines. But I had a 300 hp in my 2004 200 and I hated the power. It was a dog trying to get it on plane. I normally have 6 adults and a bunch of kids so our boat is always loaded that's why I go big. It was one of my favorite boats but just didn't have the power. So I couldn't imagine having a smaller engine. It depends on how you will use it. I think Alaska had the 250 and it works for him. I would still pay the extra. So what other options and colors are you thinking?
03Cobalt220 8.1gxi DP
"Kids in Tow2"
"Pot The Jus" Originator :-)
Neenah Wi
#ItsBu'sfault
#FARCON Marine CC Core!
thunder550 wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2017 8:32 am
Why is the Volvo 350 so much more than the Merc 6.2?
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I was wondering the same. From what I've been told the Volvo is the better option (don't know if thats true), I've had good luck with them in the past. Also, Cobalt sends about 90 - 95% of the boats out the door with Volvo's.
Big Block Power wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2017 6:21 am
Not sure what all the dealers think on stock ordering. I know they do it and have been doing it for years. They order on price. They want the lowest priced boat at the boat show. But most of us don't want the lowest priced boat. At a min I would want a 300. Yes I would love to try out the new engines. But I had a 300 hp in my 2004 200 and I hated the power. It was a dog trying to get it on plane. I normally have 6 adults and a bunch of kids so our boat is always loaded that's why I go big. It was one of my favorite boats but just didn't have the power. So I couldn't imagine having a smaller engine. It depends on how you will use it. I think Alaska had the 250 and it works for him. I would still pay the extra. So what other options and colors are you thinking?
Most likely premium sound, seagrass flooring, flag, arch w/bimini and trailer. I'm a big of fan of grey and silver, so thinking the Shale strip w/grey interior.
I have a 225 in my 210 that gets on plane in under four seconds, but it's the big, torquey 5.7L V8 with Volvo's duo prop (it also appears to be upgradable with an ECU change to be the 300hp variant). Peak HP isn't the whole story - it's too bad they don't publish more torque curves, fuel efficiency stats at RPM, etc., to help people decide what's right for them.
John
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2015 210 (Volvo Penta 5.7L V8-225)
jhnmdahl wrote: ↑Wed Nov 01, 2017 10:20 am
I have a 225 in my 210 that gets on plane in under four seconds, but it's the big, torquey 5.7L V8 with Volvo's duo prop (it also appears to be upgradable with an ECU change to be the 300hp variant). Peak HP isn't the whole story - it's too bad they don't publish more torque curves, fuel efficiency stats at RPM, etc., to help people decide what's right for them.
John
I agree, very well said. Would be nice to see some of the other stats. I'm definitely going V8, just like engines too much.
spooning can wait!
