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Ikepieman 06-08-2016 09:01 AM
5.7 Bravo 3 Vs. 7.4 Bravo 1 Talari
 
Hello,

Heavily looking for mid nineties Talari 22' or 24'. Currently own a Rinker 236 with 7.4 Bravo 1 drive and am gun shy about losing the power. I found a 22' with 5.7 Bravo 3 that looks really nice. I understand the Bravo 3 will compensate for some of the hole shot power difference but looking for opinions on the two different set ups. Ultimately I would like to find the 7.4 Bravo 3 but not holding my breath. Usually have 4-6 people on board and most concerned with time to get on plane vs. top speed.

ShabahZ280 06-08-2016 03:24 PM
Re: 5.7 Bravo 3 Vs. 7.4 Bravo 1 Talari
 
The B3 will be an improvement with holeshot. You can even re-prop it with a 3/4 blade combo which is supposed to be the ultimate setup for both holeshot and efficiency. However even in the stock configuration, where you'll really notice the big difference with a B1 & B3 drive is maneuverability, especially at low speeds (think docking/loading on trailer).

The 350 with the B3 would be a good combo, depending on what you spend the majority of your time doing on the water. The 7.4L will obviously give you a bit more torque and grunt for watersports and things like that, but if you're spending the majority of your time cruising on plane, the 350 will be a bit more wallet-friendly at the fuel dock...

Ikepieman 06-08-2016 06:04 PM
Re: 5.7 Bravo 3 Vs. 7.4 Bravo 1 Talari
 
Great information. Thank you for the insight.

Hunter12345 06-11-2016 06:20 PM
Re: 5.7 Bravo 3 Vs. 7.4 Bravo 1 Talari
 
Are you able to test drive the 22' with the 350 and b-3?


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Ikepieman 06-29-2016 02:50 AM
Re: 5.7 Bravo 3 Vs. 7.4 Bravo 1 Talari
 
That one fell through as the guy decided to keep. Still hunting. I will definately water test any potential purchase. Will update when I do.

Ikepieman 07-03-2016 03:01 PM
Re: 5.7 Bravo 3 Vs. 7.4 Bravo 1 Talari
 
Search is over. Bought a 98 Talari 221 with 7.4 mpi and Bravo 1. 130 Hours. Thanks for the help.

Hunter12345 07-03-2016 11:42 PM
Re: 5.7 Bravo 3 Vs. 7.4 Bravo 1 Talari
 
Nice!!!! Post some pics of 'er!!!


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Firestone 07-04-2016 02:48 AM
Re: 5.7 Bravo 3 Vs. 7.4 Bravo 1 Talari
 
Wow 130 hours! 2nd on the pictures

Firestone - 2000 Mariah Z202 5.7L MAG Alpha I Gen II


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