94 vs 97 closed bow

I am looking at purchasing a 94 with 300HP Fuel injected vs 97 260HP carb both excellant ahspe about same price. Any thoughts on which would be the better choice

Thanks. mostly ski but wakeboarding is coming on fast

I have thought about the FI vs carb. Everything else being equal it is what has me leaning towards the '94

Does the '94 have the goofy looking "Ski Nautique" font or the regular?

I'd probably take the '94 even if I did primarily slalom. FI and 40hp are a lot to give up for a better slalom wake if you're not into heavy course skiing.

The ski wakes are going to be very close, will take a very shortline skier to be able to tell the difference. The wakeboarding wake on the 94 will be much better shaped than a tsc hull, even if sacked. 94 is the 1st year of throttle body inj. some ran great many were just a source of frustration.
Have you driven both so you can feel the difference in HP and handling? If your starting to wakeboard/skate more, the boats are in simaler condition and hours...i would lean towards the 94. Just a better crossover boat, will do more things better. I love the sloped transoms..90-93 the best, sorry in advance to Powers Lake Yacht Club.

Darrel wrote: The ski wakes are going to be very close, will take a very shortline skier to be able to tell the difference. The wakeboarding wake on the 94 will be much better shaped than a tsc hull, even if sacked. 94 is the 1st year of throttle body inj. some ran great many were just a source of frustration. Have you driven both so you can feel the difference in HP and handling? If your starting to wakeboard/skate more, the boats are in simaler condition and hours...i would lean towards the 94. Just a better crossover boat, will do more things better. I love the sloped transoms..90-93 the best, sorry in advance to Powers Lake Yacht Club.

Powers Lake Boat Club

the yacht club is our worse half, they don't like us, you can apologize to them if you want. personally doesn't matter to me, they aren't bad boats I just wouldn't opt for the slope if i had a choice and they were close.

Sorry for the thread-jack skier83

M3Fan wrote: I've heard the 94 TBI FI system can be a real problem if it goes bad. Also, if the ignition pack goes (ProTec ignition) you have to convert the whole system to a distributor based setup since you can't buy the coil packs anymore. I'd lean towards the 97 because of the reliablity of the engine and the looks. The wake is a bit softer but to be completely honest I can hardly tell the difference from my 90 to my 2000 wake at 15 off.

Not really true. When I was having trouble with my TBI system (due to a bad ground), I called PCM and inquired about a new ECM. I also asked about the availability of the ProTec parts. The PCM guy said all TBI and ProTec parts are available, but reserved for owners with TBI engines. If ProTec only, then PCM requires the conversion to conventional ignition systems. I believe the rational behind this policy is to keep the TBI engines running as both systems rely heavily on one another.

Darrel: I also have done the bareboat sailing in the BVI. The best vacation and sailing experience I have every done. The toughest part was finding water to fill the fresh water tanks on the boat. Paid more for the water than for gasoline/diesel and had to carry 5-gallons at a time. We quickly learned to conserve our fresh water supply, but the women just HAD to take fresh water showers each day...oh well. And you are right, the easy sailing ever...all the islands are basically in sight of one another. I remember the only problem being the shallow spots to watch out for. I think we almost grounded out boat once or twice. Need to get there again on day.

David F wrote: M3Fan wrote: I've heard the 94 TBI FI system can be a real problem if it goes bad. Also, if the ignition pack goes (ProTec ignition) you have to convert the whole system to a distributor based setup since you can't buy the coil packs anymore. I'd lean towards the 97 because of the reliablity of the engine and the looks. The wake is a bit softer but to be completely honest I can hardly tell the difference from my 90 to my 2000 wake at 15 off. Not really true. When I was having trouble with my TBI system (due to a bad ground), I called PCM and inquired about a new ECM. I also asked about the availability of the ProTec parts. The PCM guy said all TBI and ProTec parts are available, but reserved for owners with TBI engines. If ProTec only, then PCM requires the conversion to conventional ignition systems. I believe the rational behind this policy is to keep the TBI engines running as both systems rely heavily on one another. Darrel: I also have done the bareboat sailing in the BVI. The best vacation and sailing experience I have every done. The toughest part was finding water to fill the fresh water tanks on the boat. Paid more for the water than for gasoline/diesel and had to carry 5-gallons at a time. We quickly learned to conserve our fresh water supply, but the women just HAD to take fresh water showers each day...oh well. And you are right, the easy sailing ever...all the islands are basically in sight of one another. I remember the only problem being the shallow spots to watch out for. I think we almost grounded out boat once or twice. Need to get there again on day.

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