2000 air with 275

powerstrokin03 · Newbie Joined: 20 May 2003 Posts: 7

im looking at a 2000 air with a 275 pcm. does that motor have the power to pull with a loaded boat full of people? are the any problems with this motor?

Seth Martin · Moderator Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 891 City: Orlando

can that be right?

sounds like a mis-print or someone is confused

NAW · Posted: May 21, 2003 12:28 pm Post subject:

Yeah, double check that '275'. I would think they would've offered at least 300 hp like everyone else was in 2000.

Tim Krasin · Outlaw Joined: 13 Feb 2003 Posts: 104 City: Houston, TX

I believe there was a standard engine Nautique offered that was throttle body injection at 275 HP. Very few boats ever came with this as most were the GT-40 or more. It's usually only found on boats that were special order and trying to keep costs down. The 275 will have adequate power for the boat along with a few people and some ballast - don't expect to run 2000+ lbs. and get on plane very well. The other problem running a lot of weight is the engine may get you up to speed, but maintaining that speed is very difficult (with or without Perfect Pass).