glocklt4
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Ours has bottom paint and the paint will last approximately 5 years. Impellers for the 6.2's ran me $703 to have both replaced. The impellers themselves are $60 each at our SR dealership, the rest of the cost was labor and "dock call."
We will not be upgrading anytime soon. This is our second season with our 320 and so far we are tickled pink with her.
People (myself included) like shafts because they're easy. Maintenance is more expensive but a duo-prop outdrive is more efficient so you're saving money as soon as you put the boat in gear. On plane, having the ability to trim up is a huge advantage. As soon as you trim up you get less engine load and more speed. It's 15% or there abouts. This isn't racing, this is economy. Saving 15% of your total fuel bill will pay for a lot of maintenance wouldn't it?
Corrosion can definitely a problem... I think bravo 3's are made of zinc! :lol:
I still say it's preference... sorry
I agree for the most part, but would like to mention couple of things. You can feel the real savings in fuel only of you RUN your boat alot. There're tons of people that use their boats as floating condos, so if you end up like those folks you'll be only loosing. The other point is that I hear lots of comments on outdrive maintenance, but what if it actually breaks. This is very different than $400-$600 per drive.
my concern was on the 320 model specifically. Thanks for the info.Yes very positive reviews on the four blade props and drop fins.