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Old 11-11-2017, 07:12 AM   #65
sunchaser
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Originally Posted by Sailor of Fortune View Post
I would think twice before removing the Detroit unless it was a blown motor. The payback on an engine swap of an old Thompson Trawler would be decades if the fuel use is the measure.
Maybe live with the Detroit Diesel or find another boat to purchase. You would never recoup the repower costs.
The fuel hungry DDs simply won't provide the range for what the poster is contemplating. Many happy lowered fuel stories for those who have swapped out DDs. Costly in the short run, yes. If front end money not only decider, I say a good move.
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