Of course I’ve seen the boat!
To answer some questions and lend a hand regarding this model...
The 4788 went from balsa core decks to foam in 1994. I’ve heard roumor of some 1994 boats with balsa core decks. All 1995 and later boats had foam core decks.
I have little direct experience with the Hino engines except from other owners, and they are bulletproof. Parts sourcing can be more challengine than Cummins, but parts are available. The Cummins engines are well known as a good engine, but I am not convinced it’s a better engine than the Hino, just better supported.
As you know lots of Cummins B series engines get repowewred in a variety of hulls. I almost never hear of a Hino needing to be rebuilt.
The earlier boats had som exterior teak on the aft salon bulkhead and more teak in the interior. I have a newer boat (2001) and actually prefer the earlier interior because of the additional teak.
Good hunting, and Please stop by. We are on and off the boat starting last week.
BTW when you are looking at Marinas in San Diego, which one do you plan on using? We really likeed Chula Vista when were were down there, but it does not seem like it’s in the best part of town, although all marinas are separated from the local enviroment by nature.
