Martinique with Big Block 454

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   Hello, I am new here thanks for letting me in . I just purchased an 83 Martinique and it has the chevy 454.. low hours at 470.any pros and cons on this power plant? thanks

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83martinique Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: November-26-2018 Location: Tavares FL Status: Offline Points: 13	Post Options Post Reply Quote 83martinique Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Martinique with Big Block 454 Posted: November-28-2018 at 11:07am
	Hello, I am new here thanks for letting me in . I just purchased an 83 Martinique and it has the chevy 454.. low hours at 470.any pros and cons on this power plant? thanks
	scott G

gt40KS Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: August-05-2017 Location: Wichita Kansas Status: Offline Points: 946	Post Options Post Reply Quote gt40KS Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: November-28-2018 at 10:51pm
	Hi and welcome to the site! I never owned a 454 in a boat but did have a 496 in my last one. Barefoot Nautique owners will probably chime in on the specifics of the 454 but I can tell you a few of the universal basics. Top of the pros column is the outstanding low end torque that big blocks have when compared to the small blocks of the era, and of course in the marine world torque is king (not necessarily HP). Drawbacks would of course include fuel economy and the extra weight of the big block, again vs the small blocks.
	JCCI 1995 Ski Nautique GT40

NautiqueJeff Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: October-24-2003 Location: Lake Norman Status: Offline Points: 244	Post Options Post Reply Quote NautiqueJeff Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December-01-2018 at 10:56pm
	I had a Martinique with a 454 in it. Fun boat! Other than the fuel economy, no real downside. I had lots of fun in that boat, and the guy I sold it to loves it too.
	Current Boats: 1998 Ski Nautique, 1985 Sea Nautique 2700 (twin-engine), 1981 Fish Nautique (twin-engine), 1980 Fish Nautique (twin-engine)

Smithfamily Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: December-26-2007 Location: Orlando, Fl Status: Offline Points: 1602	Post Options Post Reply Quote Smithfamily Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December-02-2018 at 9:49am
	Welcome to the site Scott! We all love pictures, especially the boys up in the frozen North! Keeps their hopes alive for the next season! I see you are in Tavares?! We are just down the road in Apopka, and Orlando76 is in Mt Dora. Although he is out of action for a few weeks. (See "Man down") What lake are you running her on? Let me personally invite you to SJRR, you will love it! See that under "Reunions", coming up in March. Pictures!
	Js

Orlando76 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: May-21-2013 Location: Mount Dora, FL Status: Offline Points: 3108	Post Options Post Reply Quote Orlando76 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December-02-2018 at 10:12am
	The Martinique is a pretty rare bird especially this far south. The PCM 454 is just as much a proven power plant as is any other and parts are readily available. If you plan to go to a mechanic I can recommend a few if need be. Are you on the lake or a landlubber?
	Please support The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 1976 Ski Nautique 351 Escort 1993 Ski Nautique purple and black 351 HO PCM

DrCC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: April-12-2004 Location: at home Status: Offline Points: 2875	Post Options Post Reply Quote DrCC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December-02-2018 at 11:15am
	I had two friends, both w/ Martiniques. And both named Ken. Ken H. had the '84 in Dresden Blue with a 351 and Ken B. had the '81 in Ivory w/brown with the 454. After driving both, I came to the conclusion that: You are really gonna want that big block.
	Keep it....from sinkin'

Hollywood Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: February-04-2004 Location: Twin Lakes, WI Status: Offline Points: 13522	Post Options Post Reply Quote Hollywood Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December-02-2018 at 11:27am
	Or a 10" pitch prop and content with 33 mph top speed.

beardo73 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: March-23-2018 Location: Slippery Rock Status: Offline Points: 123	Post Options Post Reply Quote beardo73 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: December-04-2018 at 3:01pm
	I'm the guy that bought NautiqueJeff's Martinique and I love it! It is a b/r and we love all of the room. Fuel economy is terrible, but, who buys a boat to save on fuel? Tons of power with the 454. We have several "big boys" in the family/friends group and nobody has a problem getting up skiing, wakeboarding, and surfing. We also love all of the teak wood in ours. I think the '83 is a bit different looking than ours being an '88... But, you'll love the power a 454 brings to the lake!
	1988 Correct Craft Martinique B/R, PCM 454, ~577 HRS.

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