I come from the sailing and aviation world. I'm in the beginning stages of shopping for a Loop Boat. While I am very familiar with aircraft engines, marine engines are another matter. Please help me to learn what is a reasonable expectation.
I'm only interested in diesel engines. What range of hours is considered a reasonable use? How many hours should you expect from a marine diesel engine before an overhaul is required if it is properly serviced and well treated? What are reasonable annual hours of use? Are there brands of engines that are considered to be superior? Are there brands that should be avoided at all costs? Please tell me why.
Obviously, I don't know enough to ask all of the questions I need to ask, so I would appreciate the education and any experience that you might want to share.
I'm only interested in diesel engines. What range of hours is considered a reasonable use? How many hours should you expect from a marine diesel engine before an overhaul is required if it is properly serviced and well treated? What are reasonable annual hours of use? Are there brands of engines that are considered to be superior? Are there brands that should be avoided at all costs? Please tell me why.
Obviously, I don't know enough to ask all of the questions I need to ask, so I would appreciate the education and any experience that you might want to share.