342 I/O vs V Drives

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I was curious if anyone new why Rinker quit building the 342 with V drives?  I know they built some. 

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Drive systems that withstand the loads of larger craft and are available today and have created a more desirable option for the consumer. With stern drive power available in our larger cruisers, customers now experience better performance, improved fuel economy and incredible handling characteristics. As a result, the demand for V-drive dropped off and the option was no longer offered.