Which motor?

[adamsjstt]

Why did Tige switch motor types 3 times? and is PCM that much better than the rest? I believe the marine power is the 5.7 GM vortec is that right? what years had what brands? Alot of questions but i dont want any Regrets? THANKS GUYS

[ajholt7]

I cannot answer all of your questions but I have no problems with me MarinePower 5.7.

[dom w. forte]

Why did Tige switch motor types 3 times? and is PCM that much better than the rest? I believe the marine power is the 5.7 GM vortec is that right? what years had what brands? Alot of questions but i dont want any Regrets? THANKS GUYS

I believe 2004 to 2006 you could get PCM, Mercruiser, and Marine Power, then in 2007 they went exclusily with MP,and switched to PCM in 2009 to current.

[jmhatchett]

have an 09 22Ve with the 343 PCM. The Engine has never been anything but great, always enough power and havent had any problems- has nearly 200 hours. Just maintain oil and fluids. and if you plan to put a lot of ballast then re-proping might be a good thing to look at! Good Luck

[kko]

It depends what year boat your looking at on what engines were options. I know when I went looking for a used boat it was a no go for me when I called and they said it had a mercuiser. I like the marine power engine better. Alot of guys on here like the merc.+- I made sure I got a marine power in my 2003 and have been very happy with that choice. Its more important on the condition of the boat than what engine it has. They were all good engines...me I just fell in love with the marine power engine when we became a Tige dealer in 05 and couldnt see me having anything different. Marine power made a 5.7L 335-340hp depending on what year and a 6.0L 375-400hp?? depending upon the year.
Long story short here is how I rate the marine engines from model yrs.2008 and earlier. Have not worked on a newer than 08 marine power eng.or merc. so I cant compare to the 2009/10/11 PCM or Indmars wich I have.
1.Marine power
2.PCM
3.Indmar
4.Mercruiser
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oh and checking in at the last motor I would ever have in my boat
1000000001. Lexus 4.0l V8 fine in an auto but not so much in a wake/ski boat.

[ragboy]

I already have over 100 hours on our 343PCM cat motor. Quiet, clean, no issues. I have 600 hours on our 24Ve with the MP 340. Nothing but regular service, needed a fresh air exhaust on that one. From my perspective, both great motors.

[adamsjstt]

It depends what year boat your looking at on what engines were options. I know when I went looking for a used boat it was a no go for me when I called and they said it had a mercuiser. I like the marine power engine better. Alot of guys on here like the merc.+- I made sure I got a marine power in my 2003 and have been very happy with that choice. Its more important on the condition of the boat than what engine it has. They were all good engines...me I just fell in love with the marine power engine when we became a Tige dealer in 05 and couldnt see me having anything different. Marine power made a 5.7L 335-340hp depending on what year and a 6.0L 375-400hp?? depending upon the year.
Long story short here is how I rate the marine engines from model yrs.2008 and earlier. Have not worked on a newer than 08 marine power eng.or merc. so I cant compare to the 2009/10/11 PCM or Indmars wich I have.
1.Marine power
2.PCM
3.Indmar
4.Mercruiser
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oh and checking in at the last motor I would ever have in my boat
1000000001. Lexus 4.0l V8 fine in an auto but not so much in a wake/ski boat.

Wow really mercruiser 4th? damn most the boats im looking at come with mercruiser. Whats the biggest difference? Is it problems with the motors or just that the others have more HP?

[kko]

I like marine powers placement of the starter. I dont like merc. waterpump set up. I prefer the crank driven ones. Marine power exhaust manifolds hold up the best IMPO. I see alot of boats that run in salt and MP manifolds have far less leaking problems and last longer. Like I said before they are all fine motors if taken care of. Just liked what I saw when I started working on the MP and have always liked they way they run and hold up.

[hoopykat]

I have the Black Scorpion in my 2003 20i, but I think the original owners upgraded that one.

-Mike