SShepp
New Member
- Jan 5, 2024
- 18
- Boat Info
- 2001 340AJ twin CAT 3126TA
1999 210SD Mercruiser 5.0
- Engines
- twin CAT 3126TA
That's awesome. Thank you Strecker25!
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Stee's hair has always been on fire over the diesel vs gasoline boat discussions. I'll tell you this that throughout the years we have bantered diesel vs gasoline to death. Search this forum as well as others.... I'll also tell you that that boat with diesel engines will quietly run circles around the same boat with gas engines while the gas engines are working their little piston rings into the cylinder walls and you'll burn less fuel doing it. If those Cat's, which have rather low hours BTW, survey well they will give you many years of reliable service as long as you keep to the service regiment. Most wear parts are no more expensive than the gasoline counterpart. You'll also find that slow speed handling is a dream with the diesel's big props, and when you drop the engines into gear hold on - the boat moves with authority. That boat in diesel trim is a rarity and very desirable - worth the extra price. It will always hold a higher value. Here is another thought - a fuel leak in a gasoline bilge/engine room is a big problem whereas diesel is an inconvenience.
Blasphemy! Arrest that guy...I'm actively trying to buy a diesel boat! We'll see how it all shakes out. I can't wait for the day I own a diesel and still stick up for those gassers. Someone around here needs to do it
<SNIP> change the injector pump check valves <SNIP>
Thank you fwebster. I think I found a great boat and your input helps confirm that! I am only tinkering with small stuff and upgrades. The boat has a live well and fish box in the stern are. The fish box needs a new tub. Anybody know where I might find one?? ThxTom,
Could you please share some additional info on these?
BEST !
RWS
What do you mean by 'baseline' them?I'll add as an edit - that even though the engines survey well it is essential to baseline them. That means when you take the boat have the top end set, change the injector pump check valves, new filters, replace hoses, clamps, belts, drain clean and replace the coolant, new raw water impeller, zinc's, get the heat exchangers pulled, cleaned, and pressure tested. Even if they say the batteries are recent - replace them. Those big engines require healthy batteries.
Actually, this is probably true on any boat purchase but that baselining can be a bit pricey but it's better than some disaster always chasing you.
I'll add as an edit - that even though the engines survey well it is essential to baseline them. That means when you take the boat have the top end set, change the injector pump check valves, new filters, replace hoses, clamps, belts, drain clean and replace the coolant, new raw water impeller, zinc's, get the heat exchangers pulled, cleaned, and pressure tested. Even if they say the batteries are recent - replace them. Those big engines require healthy batteries.
Actually, this is probably true on any boat purchase but that baselining can be a bit pricey but it's better than some disaster always chasing you.
What do you mean by 'baseline' them?