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Old 02-18-2013, 09:57 PM   #32
bfloyd4445
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Originally Posted by Capn Craig View Post
So we conclude that both are similar. The benefit of old low tech can not be overstated if you cruise in out of the way places. I personally get much confidence knowing that when the shit hits the fan I can probably fix it. That is lessened with twins. As to your opinion that Lehman may have a parts advantage might be factored by price if that matters to you. There are significantly more perkins engines in ag equipment that Ford. So cheaper ag parts for a Perkins are probably more available. If your goal is parts availability consider a cat or deere, particularly cat at least in the states.
Good point Capn Craig, thanks, i hadnt considered that. So the pendalum may be swinging the other way. But the truth is they are both two of the best power systems out there and most certainly would likely be voted as the most reliable, period. I think a vessel with either one is a plus and deciding factors would be maintenence records engine hours vessel over all condition not the engine brand.
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