[Chris Burkard]

The Coronet 29 was originally powered with Crusader 7.4L. These engines were 320 H.P. and had tones of torque. The Coronet ran well with this power. Sometime around 2000, the 7.4L was discontinued and Tiara made the decision to switch to the 5.7L (sometime around 2000). The 5.7L is rated at 320 H.P., the same as the 7.4L, but it lacks the Torque. The 5.7Ls will push the Coronet just fine, but if you have ever run a Coronet with the 7.4Ls, you will notice a big difference is power. Tiara then offered the Crusader 8.1s (2002 or 2003) which are rated at 385 H.P. and they turn the Coronet into the equivalent of a Muscle Car on the water. Sometime around 2003 or 2004, Tiara began offering the 6.0L Crusaders which were rated at 375 H.P. The 6.0s are similar in power to the 8.1s in a smaller package.

Which engine you choose, it likely going to come down to your what you are willing to spend. The older boats (older than 2000) are going to have the 7.4L and are going to be priced the lowest due to age. The 5.7L will allow you to purchase a newer boat at a lower price and the 8.1Ls and the 6.0Ls are going to be the newest boats and of course will be priced the highest. The 29 Coronet ended production in 2006.

All of the engines are good, it just depends on how much money you want to spend and how fast you want to go.

I hope this helps.