Phil Fill
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- Oct 11, 2007
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- Roughwater 58 pilot house
I was told by my friend with Alaska Diesel Electric (today's Northern Lights/Lugger) that it can. I've also been told that by our diesel shop. However they both said it will require considerably less labor to pull the engine and overhaul it in the shop so an in-situ overhaul is not cost-effective. But if it's the only way it can be done in a particular situation, I'm told it can be.
Much easier in a single than in a twin obviously.
Many time to get a big engine out big holes have to be cut the boat. Much rather pay for in frame/place rebuild and would probable be cheaper. Doing in place/frame rebuild was a must be able to due when looking at boats. That was one of the first questions, and also parts and service availability. No sense buying a boat/engine that parts and service is hard to get. Especially with a 3 to 4 month boating season.
Either Cummins or Deer are in most new trawlers. Deer seems to be the favority. That is one thing I will be asking about at Trawler Fest.