When the deep sea is calling, Crusader OFFSHORE SERIES is there to answer.
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Welcome to Crusader OFFSHORE Series
For over 58 years, Crusader Engines has provided the ultimate in premium power for the world’s finest inboard motor yachts and sportfishing boats.With superior performance, durabiltiy and overall customer satisfaction, it's no wonder we can say, “On Open Water, They’re Priceless.”
About Us
Trademark blue Crusader engines have provided premium inboard power for many of the industry’s finest cruisers and sportfishermen for over a half century. Over the years, the list of boat manufacturers who use Crusader power reads like a “who’s who” of the greatest yacht, cruiser and sportfishing boat artisans in the world.
In 1998, Crusader was acquired by the Pleasurecraft® Marine Engine Company, a highly regarded inboard manufacturer for over 38 years. The union created the Pleasurecraft Engine Group, which is now the leading manufacturer of gasoline inboards in the world. With state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and a strong focus on research and development, Crusader inboards are built specifically for the rigors of offshore use.
To add value at every opportunity, we design and manufacture most marinization components ourselves, using sophisticated computer-controlled machinery. This technology allows us to control costs and quality, further enhancing the premium value of the Crusader product. The following pages detail the outstanding features, top quality components and customer satisfaction programs that show why Crusader inboards are uniquely superior.
Crusader OFFSHORE is strong and beautiful and ready for you.
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Captain's Choice 6.0
Model:6.0 HO MPIDisplacement:V-8Cylinders:375 hp@5200 rpmRated Power *:Idle-4000 rpmCruising RPM:4800-5300 rpmMax RPM:6.0L/364 c.i.d.Fuel System:Multi-Port EFIRotation:LHLength:43.7"Width:27.4"Height:24.4"Total Weight **:930 lbsModelDisplacementCylindersRated Power *Cruising RPMMax RPMFuel SystemRotationLengthWidthHeightTotal Weight **
* Horsepower rated at the propeller according to NMMA procedures
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FEATURES
Captain's Club
Owners of new Captain’s Choice inboards automatically become members of the Captains Club when they register their engines, an exclusive program that provides a level of customer service not found elsewhere in the industry.
Club members have exclusive toll-free access to the “Club Concierge,” a special customer service representative who can make sure parts and service needs are met through the nearest qualified Crusader dealer.
In addition, members receive a free one-year Gold Card Membership from Sea Tow®, the country’s largest marine assistance network. With outlets in every state, Sea Tow provides a year of free towing, free fuel drops, free jump starts, etc. Finally, eligible members may enjoy further discounts on Sea-Safe® vessel insurance, famous in the industry for their low rates.
Premium Cooling System
Engine durability and longevity are directly impacted by the quality of the cooling system. Crusader uses a modular water pump and a full freshwater system to cool both the engine block and the manifolds. Our larger diameter impeller, which is easily serviced, allows for more coolant flow.
The result is a highly durable system that guarantees optimal cooling for long life.
Premium Mounting System
Crusader’s No-Vibe mounting system offers the highest degree of adjust-ability in the industry. Larger, more robust and extremely heavy-duty, Crusader’s mounts ensure continuing perfect shaft alignment for years.
Sooner or later, however, the engine will have to be realigned as part of routine maintenance. The adjustable components of Crusader’s mounts are easy to realign because they are made of non-corrosive state-of-the-art composite materials, rather than plated steel which is subject to rust and galvanic corrosion.
The mounting system must be able to dampen and absorb vibration to keep it from being transferred to the hull through the stringer system. Crusader uses large rubber isolators to better isolate the vibration.
Crusader’s superior mounting system extends to the overall design, which positions the mounts close-in to the transmission at the mid-point, evenly distributing the weight for a stronger, more rigid hold. This position prevents movement, which would destroy the perfect alignment and vibration-free ride.
Precise Fuel Delivery
Electronic fuel injection (EFI) provides improved drive-ability, efficiency and performance. Today’s high performance EFI engines require the utmost in fuel delivery systems. Constant fuel flow to the injectors must be guaranteed, regardless of how choppy the water can get or how tight the turn. Therefore, the marine engineer is challenged to find a way to ensure fuel flow without the need for a specially designed fuel tank or other apparatus.
Crusader answers this challenge with exclusive, patented fuel delivery systems: the Crusader Fuel Control Cell. The FCC ensures proper fuel filtration and fuel delivery to the injectors, regardless of the conditions.
Sync N Cruz
• Engine Synchronization. With a touch of a button, both engines are electronically synchronized to work as one.
• Single Handle Throttle Control. The throttle setting for both engines can be adjusted with one throttle handle.
• Fully Integrated Cruise Control. Set your preferred cruising speed with a touch of a button, then “bump” it up or down in 25 RPM increments. Use the “resume” feature to return the engines to cruising speed after no-wake or slow speed zones. Works much like automotive. cruise control.
All new Crusader Captain’s Choice marine engines are Sync-N-Cruz capable and these features are available as standard equipment on many boat manufacturers’ models.
Buyer Protection
When it comes to buyer protection, no other plan in the industry can compare to Crusader Captain’s Choice. All Captain’s Choice engines feature a two-year factory-backed warranty. This plan is unsurpassed, and it is a tribute to the confidence we have in our products.
Warranty work and services can be found at over 900 locations cross-country and we are proud of our record of immediate parts delivery and impeccable customer service.
Factory-trained technicians are educated through the most sophisticated training program in the industry – the Crusader E-Train. Courses on diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair are available to Crusader Premier Dealers on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After successfully completing the E-Train, technicians are thoroughly trained to service Crusader products.
Clean Emission System (CES)
Crusader’s exclusive, patented CATANIUM® Clean Emission System (CES) is advanced catalyst technology. CATANIUM® CES, greatly reduces harmful emissions and dangerous carbon monoxide, creating a cleaner, safer marine environment. Utilizing the latest engine management technology, CATANIUM® CES equipped engines are clean and more powerful than ever.
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OWNER'S INFORMATION
Throughout this website, you’ll find various links to information, such as Owner’s Manuals, Parts Manuals, Frequently Asked Questions, Engine Specifications and more. Most of our detailed information is made available via Adobe Acrobat® in PDF format.
If you haven’t already, please be sure and download the most recent copy from Adobe’s website by clicking here. A new window will open for your convenience.
Frequently Asked QuestionsCrusader fuel injected engines are calibrated to operate on 87 octane fuel and maximum performance is obtained when using this fuel. The ignition timing set by the factory requires the use of a high-quality lead free regular gasoline with an octane specification of (R+M/2).
When the average temperature is above 50 degrees F., use a good quality SAE 15W-40 “SJ”. Below 50, use SAE 5W-30 “SJ”
The implementation of ethanol-based fuel is spreading rapidly throughout the United States. The end user of our engines might well be concerned regarding the use of this fuel. As such, Crusader Engines provides the following policy statement regarding the use of this fuel.
This notification addresses the use of ethanol fuels IN CRUSADER ENGINES ONLY. It does not address the use of ethanol fuels in vessel related components such as boat gas tanks, boat fuel lines, boat fuel filters, etc. The boat owner is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to contact the boat builder regarding the suitability of ethanol fuel usage in their vessel.
Ethanol blended fuel rated E10 or less is acceptable to use.
Fuels rated higher than E10 SHOULD NOT BE USED.
Ethanol fuels rated higher than E10 could potentially damage the engine and/or present an unsafe boating condition. Damage to the engine resulting from the use of ethanol fuel rated higher than E10 is not covered by the warranty.When the average temperature is above 50 degrees F., use a good quality SAE 15W-40 “SJ”. Below 50, use SAE 5W-30 “SJ”
The implementation of ethanol-based fuel is spreading rapidly throughout the United States. The end user of our engines might well be concerned regarding the use of this fuel. As such, Crusader Engines provides the following policy statement regarding the use of this fuel.
This notification addresses the use of ethanol fuels IN CRUSADER ENGINES ONLY. It does not address the use of ethanol fuels in vessel related components such as boat gas tanks, boat fuel lines, boat fuel filters, etc. The boat owner is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to contact the boat builder regarding the suitability of ethanol fuel usage in their vessel.
Ethanol blended fuel rated E10 or less is acceptable to use.
Fuels rated higher than E10 SHOULD NOT BE USED.
Ethanol fuels rated higher than E10 could potentially damage the engine and/or present an unsafe boating condition. Damage to the engine resulting from the use of ethanol fuel rated higher than E10 is not covered by the warranty.The implementation of ethanol-based fuel is spreading rapidly throughout the United States. The end user of our engines might well be concerned regarding the use of this fuel. As such, Crusader Engines provides the following policy statement regarding the use of this fuel.
This notification addresses the use of ethanol fuels IN CRUSADER ENGINES ONLY. It does not address the use of ethanol fuels in vessel related components such as boat gas tanks, boat fuel lines, boat fuel filters, etc. The boat owner is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to contact the boat builder regarding the suitability of ethanol fuel usage in their vessel.
Ethanol blended fuel rated E10 or less is acceptable to use.
Fuels rated higher than E10 SHOULD NOT BE USED.
Ethanol fuels rated higher than E10 could potentially damage the engine and/or present an unsafe boating condition. Damage to the engine resulting from the use of ethanol fuel rated higher than E10 is not covered by the warranty.The implementation of ethanol-based fuel is spreading rapidly throughout the United States. The end user of our engines might well be concerned regarding the use of this fuel. As such, Crusader Engines provides the following policy statement regarding the use of this fuel.
This notification addresses the use of ethanol fuels IN CRUSADER ENGINES ONLY. It does not address the use of ethanol fuels in vessel related components such as boat gas tanks, boat fuel lines, boat fuel filters, etc. The boat owner is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to contact the boat builder regarding the suitability of ethanol fuel usage in their vessel.
Ethanol blended fuel rated E10 or less is acceptable to use.
Fuels rated higher than E10 SHOULD NOT BE USED.
Ethanol fuels rated higher than E10 could potentially damage the engine and/or present an unsafe boating condition. Damage to the engine resulting from the use of ethanol fuel rated higher than E10 is not covered by the warranty.The implementation of ethanol-based fuel is spreading rapidly throughout the United States. The end user of our engines might well be concerned regarding the use of this fuel. As such, Crusader Engines provides the following policy statement regarding the use of this fuel.
This notification addresses the use of ethanol fuels IN CRUSADER ENGINES ONLY. It does not address the use of ethanol fuels in vessel related components such as boat gas tanks, boat fuel lines, boat fuel filters, etc. The boat owner is STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to contact the boat builder regarding the suitability of ethanol fuel usage in their vessel.
Ethanol blended fuel rated E10 or less is acceptable to use.
Fuels rated higher than E10 SHOULD NOT BE USED.
Ethanol fuels rated higher than E10 could potentially damage the engine and/or present an unsafe boating condition. Damage to the engine resulting from the use of ethanol fuel rated higher than E10 is not covered by the warranty.ManualsOperational Manuals
| Size: 4 MB 7th May 2018 Crusader Website Technical Information | Size: 1 MB 13th Mar 2014 Captain's Choice Manual 2013 | Size: 1 MB 13th Mar 2014 Captain's Choice Manual 2012 | Size: 1 MB 13th Mar 2014 Captain's Choice Manual 2011 | Size: 1 MB 7th Mar 2014 Captain's Choice Manual 2009 | Size: 1 MB 7th Mar 2014 Captain's Choice Manual 2010Parts Manuals
| Size: 2 MB 13th Mar 2014 Captain's Choice 8.1 2007-2008 | Size: 2 MB 13th Mar 2014 Captain's Choice 8.1 2006 | Size: 2 MB 13th Mar 2014 Captain's Choice 8.1 2001-2005 | Size: 10 MB 13th Mar 2014 Captain's Choice 7.4 All | Size: 3 MB 13th Mar 2014 Captain's Choice 6.0 2007-2008 | Size: 2 MB 13th Mar 2014 Captain's Choice 6.0 2006 | Size: 2 MB 13th Mar 2014 Captain's Choice 6.0 2004-2005 | Size: 3 MB 13th Mar 2014 Captain's Choice 5.0/5.7 2007-2008 | Size: 2 MB 13th Mar 2014 Captain's Choice 5.0/5.7 2006 | Size: 3 MB 13th Mar 2014 Captain's Choice 5.0/5.7 2004-2005BulletinsService Bulletin # Description Model Year Serial Number n/aAllAllCG#030013S
SUC-0303-01
3/10/032003 8.1 L & 8.1HO2003: 630458-630834CG#020198S
SUC-1002-01
10/31/022002-2003 5.0 L & 5.7 L2002: 620052-621037
2003: 630009-630411CG#020167S
SUC-0902-02
9/27/022001-2003 8.1 L2000: 600799-601155
2001: 610002-610892
2002: 620001-621065
2003: 630001-630247SUC-0902-01
9/27/022002-2003 5.0 L & 5.7 L2002: 620052-621037
2003: 630009-630210CGR 060083T
SUPEG-1006-018.1L641146,
650062 through 651653
660002 through 660739
70007 through 670009SUC-0207-02AllAllWarranty InformationWhen it comes to buyer protection, no other plan in the industry can compare to Crusader Captain’s Choice. All Captain’s Choice engines feature a two-year factory-backed warranty. This plan is unsurpassed, and it is a tribute to the confidence we have in our products.
Warranty work and services can be found at over 900 locations cross-country and we are proud of our record of immediate parts delivery and impeccable customer service.
Factory-trained technicians are educated through the most sophisticated training program in the industry – the Crusader E-Train. Courses on diagnostics, troubleshooting, maintenance and repair are available to Crusader Premier Dealers on-line 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. After successfully completing the E-Train, technicians are thoroughly trained to service Crusader products.
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