The 210 carb, 240 EFI, and 200 Optimax all use the Mercury 2.4 litre V6 block. The 210 obviously will burn more fuel, smoke more, and not hold resale value very well. The best option is the Optimax engine, we just sold a 2001 Utopia 185 for $12,900 mainly because of the engine. On the other hand we have had customers who haven't been able to sell their 210 HP carb boats because of the engine. Keep that in mind if you don't plan on keeping the boat a very long time. By the way, the 210 HP engine will run forever, its just not as desirable because of the higher fuel consumption.
Kevin Seeber
Kingsland Marine
Hello;
I'm obviously late in responding to your quote stating the following: "By the way, the 210 HP engine will run forever, its just not as desirable because of the higher fuel consumption".
Kevin Seeber
Kingsland Marine
How much of a big difference are we looking at as far as fuel consumption with the Mercruiser 210 Carbs versus the other motors 2002 Utopia came with, like the 200 and the 240? Thanks