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Was looking at some new 2008 SS boats online at a local dealer and most of them say they have the 4.3L V6? Didn't know they ut a V6 in the SS model? Seems kinda odd to me. or is this a mistake?

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1998 Baja Boss 252 7.4L MPI Bravo 1 (SOLD)
2007 FW H200SS 5.0GXI (Sold)
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew 6.0L (tow vehicle)
1991 FW 170 Freedom 4.3L (SOLD)

I have seen the 4.3 listed as a base engine in the regular 200, never checked the 200SS. I have a 4.3 in my ole '88 200 Horizon, and it is adequately powered with it (4-bbl carb) but this one is longer, narrower and lighter than the current 200s.

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88 Four Winns 200 Horizon
4.3 OMC Cobra-4bbl
2002 Walker Bay 10/2012 Suzuki 2.5
2008 Walker Bay 8

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0/Selectrac
2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee 5.7 Hemi/Quadradrive II

I deal can order them anyway they want them. During boat show season they skimp to have a lower sticker price to compete with other brands. You will also see them at the show with less chrome trailer wheels and no snap in carpet.

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Doesn't seem to make sense to me to buy an SS and not get a V8. I guess to me its like buying a V6 Mustang or Camaro.

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1998 Baja Boss 252 7.4L MPI Bravo 1 (SOLD)
2007 FW H200SS 5.0GXI (Sold)
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew 6.0L (tow vehicle)
1991 FW 170 Freedom 4.3L (SOLD)

I test drove a 21' Ebbtide with a 5.0 when shopping originally. That was definately a pooch with just me, the service guy and half gas! I couldn't imagine less HP than that with my typical load out.

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Walt B
"Debt-Charged"
Black '07 H210SS
6.2L Bravo One turning a 21P HIFive
Wakeboard Tower with Perfect Pass Stargazer version
Missouri River; Kansas City, Mo.

I have the 4.3 in my SS. The 4.3 fit my budget more than the 5.0 plus with the gas prices last year it was best. The down fall is that the 4.3 doesn't have the thru exhaust. My dealership didn't tell me the 4.3 came without the exhaust or I would have went with the 5.0. On the other hand this was my first boat so I will have it for a fews years before upgrading.

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2008 H200SS
4.3 merc
2008 Chevy 2500

20 foot boat with a 4.3 is still way better than a Bayliner. ha ha.

Sure - the V8 is always going to be better in every way EXCEPT for economy (gas, price, etc).

the SS looks fast whether it's got a v6 or v8!

Besides - how often are you going to push your boat to the max to see that extra 4-5mph?

Does the 4.3 still get the boat to 50?

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2008 318 Vista -SOLD, but I am still around!
All Night Long, Seattle WA

One of many people who have CLEARLY never met ME.

Besides, my 377 is much more throaty than even the 350 Mag.

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Walt B
"Debt-Charged"
Black '07 H210SS
6.2L Bravo One turning a 21P HIFive
Wakeboard Tower with Perfect Pass Stargazer version
Missouri River; Kansas City, Mo.

Yes I have had mine up to 50 a few times but no need to get that high on the small lakes that I venture to.

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2008 H200SS
4.3 merc
2008 Chevy 2500

Man, I still love watching the heads turn when it fires up at the ramp.

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H210SS 6.2
F150 Platinum

I must agree with you. Even though I only have the 5.0 it still turns heads when I fire it up. Doesn't compare to all the 30-40FT power boats with twin 454's in my area, but still sounds nice.

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1998 Baja Boss 252 7.4L MPI Bravo 1 (SOLD)
2007 FW H200SS 5.0GXI (Sold)
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew 6.0L (tow vehicle)
1991 FW 170 Freedom 4.3L (SOLD)

My local dealer shows incoming 2009 180SS with 4.3.

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08 H190
190hp Merc
Striving to be the man my Beagle thinks I am.

Is a SS an SS if it doesn't have a V8?? Never saw a Camaro SS without a V8 or any SS without a V8.

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1998 Baja Boss 252 7.4L MPI Bravo 1 (SOLD)
2007 FW H200SS 5.0GXI (Sold)
2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 Crew 6.0L (tow vehicle)
1991 FW 170 Freedom 4.3L (SOLD)