Engine HP

[bschmaus]

I just sold my 04 22v with 375 HP and ordered a 24VE. I ordered it with 340HP and am wondering if I should go up to the 360HP. Any advice out there.

[lee]

Did you think 375 was too much for your 24v? 340hp is enough for a 24ve.

[talltigeguy]

I am pleased with the 340 HP on my 05 24V. It takes a little longer to get on plane if I have over 1700 pounds on board, but ?would the 360 be that much better?

It seems like I don't even notice it until I have over 1000 pounds.

[bschmaus]

The 375 HP was more than enough for the 22V. I just do not want to have regrets with the overall performance of the 24VE by not purchasing a motor that will perform with 1000 lbs in the boat and a boarder behind. It sounds like the 340 performs and may be all I need.

[bschmaus]

Which motor has the closed cooling? My 375 did by I heard it has changed. Does the 360 HP?

[Matt Garcia]

Which motor has the closed cooling? My 375 did by I heard it has changed. Does the 360 HP?

The 360HP does not have closed cooling (have this engine in my RZ2). I think the 400 has closed cooling?

[Andrew]

Yes the 400hp is the one that is closed cooled.

Andrew

[bschmaus]

I guess the bottom line is: Will the 340HP push the 24VE well enough or is there a big difference between that and the 360 etc. I know the 375 pushed my 22V awesome.

[Domsz06]

i wouldn't think 20hp would make a difference at all.

[bschmaus]

That is what I am hearing---I just want to make sure, especially for the cost difference.

[Domsz06]

yeah what's the diff, could k? i wouldn't do it, probably drinks gas more too!

[david f]

what's the main purpose for the boat, boarding and surfing? The 340hp will be more than enough. For skiing you might want more.

[Domsz06]

yeah skiing that's a good point.

[race fan]

it comes to aprox 1mph for every 15hp

[kko]

340hp will do fine. i had the same concerns as you but since ive been out in a few with the 340 i no longer have that concern. you most likely will pick up some fuel economy as well. did you test drive the one with the 340?