Alain 0 Report post Posted February 2, 2011 I currently own a 2005 Bayliner 195BR that I bought new 5yrs ago. It's been a great boat but the family has grown and well it's time for a bigger boat. My local dealer has a used 2006 Monterey 268SS with Volvo Penta 5.7GXi (320hp) with only 84hrs and is in great shape. My question is will the 320HP be enough for this big of a boat and will it do ok pulling a knee board or tube. I've asked different people(mostly sales guys) and have gotten mixed replies. Anything I should look for? I have until Saturday to pull the plug on the deal so any info would be great. Alain Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rip5 0 Report post Posted February 8, 2011 Probably too late of a response, but that engine should be fine for what you want to do. It's a great hull and that is all the power it really needs to get up and go. Bigger is always better, but in this case, 320hp. is enough. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soonerjake 0 Report post Posted February 9, 2011 We have a 268 with a 496 mag. The 320hp will depend what you want to do in it and with how many people, IMO. I will say that Ive never had a problem getting on plane with a boat full of people and gear/ice chests. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orion268SC 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2011 I currently own a 2005 Bayliner 195BR that I bought new 5yrs ago. It's been a great boat but the family has grown and well it's time for a bigger boat. My local dealer has a used 2006 Monterey 268SS with Volvo Penta 5.7GXi (320hp) with only 84hrs and is in great shape. My question is will the 320HP be enough for this big of a boat and will it do ok pulling a knee board or tube. I've asked different people(mostly sales guys) and have gotten mixed replies. Anything I should look for? I have until Saturday to pull the plug on the deal so any info would be great. Alain Alain I know it is too late...but in case you keep shopping. I own a 268 SC with a 320 HP Volvo and it pulls tubes and knee boards just fine. The only time I have wished I had more HP is when the boat was full of gas, people and full canvas was on an extended cruise. It took a few more RPM's than I would have liked to cruise at speed. Other than than that, it is great. It is outstanding on gas, which comes in handy when the prices spike. Steve Share this post Link to post Share on other sites