Performance and Durability

All Crusader inboards are based on GM's famous Vortec engine blocks and feature the latest in multi-port fuel injection and computerized engine management technology.

Electronic fuel injection and computer engine management provide significant benefits. The EFI engine is more responsive with smoother acceleration and excellent turnkey starts. Reduced fuel consumption and improved emission control is due to the precision of the engine control management system (ECM). The Engine Knock Control Sensor detects engine knock and virtually eliminates it by automatically changing the spark timing and fuel delivery. Over-speed protection automatically limits engine RPM if there is a danger of over-revving due to prop failure or cavitation. The Speed Reduction Control reduces engine speed and beeps a warning if the engine overheats, has a low oil level or low oil pressure.

For altitude compensation, the ECM system senses air density and modifies fuel and spark accordingly. And the self-diagnostic capabilities allow faster, more accurate maintenance on those rare occasions when the EFI system needs servicing.

For 2007, all Captain’s Choice inboards are NMEA 2000 and J1939 compatible, which means they are capable of talking to numerous electronic manfacturers’ instruments so they can display and output important engine data, such as tach, water temperature, oil pressure, fuel consumption, diagnostic codes, etc