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Old 08-10-2012, 05:18 AM   #17
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"I find curious why you are always pointing out the differerce between true bluewater boats and most of our "coastal cruisers" yet always recommend engines that are suitable for bluewater or commercial work when even loopers never work an engine anywhere near it's continuous duty rating..."

I boat for pleasure , so repairing cheap stuff ,is not part of the retirement pleasure plan.

Many folks rightly curse the PO , previous owner for purchasing cheap crap.

As a boat can and may be used for years a suitable engine seems more realistic than what is simply the cheapest.

My preference is for a reliable engine and tranny, rebuilt used is fine with me if the engine is a marine engine.

Since my preference is for single engine a "bullet proof" engine even at higher weight is no problem.

One of the reasons I like the DD -71 series is it will usually operate , even partially broken, or mostly worn out.
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