Cobalt Boats Forum

Thanks for the reply.
I should smarten up and put the money on the 430 instead, but I can't ignore how sexy the boat looks with the stainless/aluminum arch,

In the old days, there was no replacement for displacement. Today, with VVT that can use more of the RPM range to create a wider peak torque curve, advanced fuel injection and pulse adjustments that can burn all of the fuel to its efficient potential, and less weight. There is a very real replacemen...

I have another opinion request for my order. I need the stainless/aluminum sports arch like I need a hole in my head. I'm 57, and my idea of water sports is sitting in a heated swimming pool watching football. But, the style it adds to the boat drives home the look for me. I also like the permanent ...

Another reason to not get the big block is that it will cost me another 5k..as in it begs for the Captains call exhaust..to which my wife will totally object and kill me over.

Seriously, if all being equal, dumping 270 lbs would be huge.

Opinions please. I'm about to order a 17' R5. I am speccing out my order with the VP 380. Someone tell me why I should opt for the 270 lb. heavier big block when the 6.0l based 380 makes the same power, a flatter torque curve and is more fuel efficient without the weight? From where I see it, the ch...