My next boat will probably be a 31 to 35 ft tug/trawler and I'd like to hear about parts and service experience on newer Tier 3 diesels on the West coast OR/WA. Volvo D4/D6, Cummins QSB5.9, Deere 4045M, Yanmar, and maybe Perkins.
All manufacturers like to get "dots on the map" so they can show that there is service everywhere, but we all know that reality can be different when you are stranded with a wire harness issue or bad sensor.
Which major manufacturers respond the best with their distributor and dealer network? Anyone offering a basic software program that will let you troubleshoot and read fault codes?
I'm partial to Deere (industrial) but don't know how well they support their marine engines. Thanks for any input!
All manufacturers like to get "dots on the map" so they can show that there is service everywhere, but we all know that reality can be different when you are stranded with a wire harness issue or bad sensor.
Which major manufacturers respond the best with their distributor and dealer network? Anyone offering a basic software program that will let you troubleshoot and read fault codes?
I'm partial to Deere (industrial) but don't know how well they support their marine engines. Thanks for any input!