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1990 Carver Allegra 3087 w/ twin 454?
Posted: July 28th, 2025, 4:16 pm
by Dolson6320
Looking at purchasing this? Does anyone have info on these? TIA!
Re: 1990 Carver Allegra 3087 w/ twin 454?
Posted: July 28th, 2025, 7:33 pm
by buster53
I assume you are talking about the engines and not the boat, correct. Anyway, while not having been made for a number of years, the 454 is basically a bullet proof engine you can find in MANY thousands of boats. The 454 is also known as a 7.4. The block was made by GM and marinized mostly my Crusader, Mercruiser, Volvo and I believe a couple of others. If taken care of, will easily last several thousands of hours. Which brand engine are you looking at? While my personal favorite is Crusader, I used to have a pair of Merc 454’s that served me well. Thirsty, but great engines.
Re: 1990 Carver Allegra 3087 w/ twin 454?
Posted: July 28th, 2025, 10:21 pm
by waybomb
Welcome aboard!
Re: 1990 Carver Allegra 3087 w/ twin 454?
Posted: July 30th, 2025, 2:03 pm
by buster53
I might add, that’s a lot of HP for a 30 footer. She should fly with those engines. I used to have a 3807 with twin Merc 7.4’s (454). It was a dog that really needed diesels, but the Mercs were still good, reliable engines.
Re: 1990 Carver Allegra 3087 w/ twin 454?
Posted: July 31st, 2025, 7:20 pm
by buster53