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Old 10-11-2015, 06:46 AM   #21
KMA
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Thanks David. This is precisely the kind of information I was looking for... particularly the bit about engine life. 3,900 hours seems like a lot, until you break it down by average hours/year (~244). This tells me that the boat was used, and not just sitting in a marina someplace. One can only hope (at this time) that it was properly operated and maintained.

Any thoughts (pro or con) on the running gear setup?

We're hoping to get down to take a look at the boat today.

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Originally Posted by djmarchand View Post
Trans Atlantic Diesels can rebuild it for you. Very roughly- $10-15,000.

If you want to repower it a factory remanned Cummins 6BT 210 hp would be a good choice. More hp than you need, but you can run it slow. Essentially a new engine for about $20,000 +/-. Should be slightly more fuel efficient.

But that engine should last a lot longer than 3,900 hours if maintained and run right. Sure its a 1999 engine. Many boat builders switched to the above Cummins by then.

David
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