Convice me, SNOB vs. Brendella

TRBenj wrote: The TBI PCM debuted in 1994, at least for Correct Craft. Its possible PCM offered it to other brands first... though it would be a little surprising if that were the case.

Throwing wrenches in our theory Tim!

right says fuel injected not MPFI so thats probably TBI. Unless brendella had some early mover advantage on the PCM products (doubt it) or if it has been replaced but I figure if that were true the owner would be mentioning it.

A '93 wouldnt have the multiport EFI GT40 engine... it didnt debut until 1995. If the '93 has the HO engine, its a 285hp carbureted motor. The only detractor for that combo is the Protec ignition, which cannot be repaired easily if it fails (you'd be looking at an ignition replacement at $400-500 instead). Otherwise, its a great running and performing engine- barely a tick off the performance of the GT40, as they essentially share the same longblock.

I have no experience with Brendella whatsoever. You will also probably find it difficult to get a totally unbiased opinion here. Correct Craft owners, and CCFan members in particular, are more passionate about their boats than most people. On average, theyre also more knowledgable about how these boats are put together. Other brands may ski great, but I'd rather drive a Correct Craft any day- and I wouldnt own anything else.

As a previous Procraft Fish-n-Ski boat owner with a 150 Mariner on it (yes I know it's a bass boat wannabe) I'd say go with the inboard sorely on the basis that you are wanting to cover all watersport aspects. My Procraft could do all three but it wasn't great at all of them and it sucked fuel. It was only a V6 but a trip to the lake for wakeboard runs and kneeboard runs depleted the 25 gallon tank. When I upgraded to the Correct Craft inboard with the 351, it sipped fuel as compared to the Procraft. I'd have 1/2 tank or more towing it home doing the exact same thing; wake and kneeboarding and that included added 600lbs of fat sacs.

Granted a Procraft is not a designated skiboat type hull but my outboard experience says they are good for going fast,gettin you to the next fishing hole, or barefooting/ pulling ski teams not for what you intend to do with it.

If you drive an inboard or even ski behind one you won't even want to think about an outboard. Your wife will appreciate the handling as she is only turning a rudder, not the entire motor. In my experience women seem to be more intimidated and afraid driving an outboard as compared to an inboard. Having a wife who likes to drive the boat is a HUGE plus especially when it's your turn to hit the water. Another upside is the kids can drive easily too.

I'll do more checking on the engine and hp rating. I remember the guy saying it was an upgraded engine. (Maybe the GT 40 Ive been reading about?)
You mention the versatility of the Sport. I like the sound of that. What are you referring to, the wake, the handling, or what?? My wife likes to ski, I like to kneeboard and who knows what the kids will end up wanting to do so I would love some versatility in the boat.

I don't think I've seen an OB Brendella so that's one major plus to the sport if you have a family.

They're two completely different boats IMHO. Sport will have a better fit and finnish and is a larger boat with the walk thru windshield and open bow. This is all correct craft bias, but for resale's sake I'd try and find a trailer and go with the open boat Correct Craft any day.

Are you sure on the 310hp?