![]() So a wider gear would explain why the 430 takes longer to plane. What bbp was referring to is the 380 uses the 2.32 gear ratio and the 430 is a 2.14. I could have had a bit more speed with a 380 in my current boat, but the 350 has provided plenty of power and decent speed 51 mph and I doubt spending an extra $5,000 was going to get me even half that back on trade. Maybe they think if I spend less on engine I'll spend more on Cobalt options that they have more margin on? Perhaps when Cobalt tells me the best engine for the boat is the 380, maybe they know something? They know me already and know this would be my 3rd boat in 4 years so I don't think they'd be down selling me in engine size to make the price more appealing. I suppose there is value in waiting for the Mercruiser numbers but it seems to me that both manufacturers seem to have similar power from their powerplant Maybe the 430 has more torque available down low, but if it did, then why isn't it getting on plane quicker? I wish we could see the torque curves for both engines (380/430). From the chart, it looks like both have 2.32 gearing and the same props. I'm not sure what gear ratio you are referring to. They won't be a rocket! My bb could care less how much weight it's pushing. Tank im thinking the torque is going to help with the extra weight. Wouldn’t it then be slower than the vp? It was in the last generation r series. The merc motor is a lot heavier than the vp motor. Honestly right now that 380 is the choice going by charts.Īgain I sure wish we had a side by side real life comparison. The twice-wide passenger seat forward makes the cockpit even more. With less dead rise it was supposed to be better not worse. This seating configuration, by the way, belongs only to Cobalt in boats of the R5s size. Myself I would go down a pitch if I didn't think it was good enough. It had all the spring of a racehorse and the agility of a barrel turner. R7 had a different pitch prop from 380 to 430 Drop a pitch it will be a stump puller? Program only thing diff? Still not sure I buy that but yes I know all parts show are the same. But that 380 has it going on for some reason even though every bit of the engines are the same? 1 while second quicker that's a big deal. I think surf it makes sense to have the extra hp. On the Volvo side, what, in your opinion is the argument in favour of the 430?īigger is better! Or largest available as they say. ![]() There are no numbers published for Merc yet. Plus, with a head compartment, larger ballast and the smooth ride you’ve come to expect from a Cobalt, a day on the water can now last well beyond the last wave. Surfers of all skill levels can experience bigger, better waves at the touch of a button. Or just drop a pitch and get that baby to jump on plane when now seeing that we don't care about top end! With the R5 Surf from Cobalt, it’s all about the wave. 1 I'm going merc and the fat heavy beast!īob 430 all the way. Bob where is the merc prop chart? I think the 430 8.2HO is going to be the winner here with the extra torque to get that pig on plane!
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