I have recently found a 1999 400DA that my wife and I like ( Listed price $154K ). We would be moving up from a 1990 280DA so this is quite a leap for us if we can make it happen. I have found some really good information on this site from people who were asking the very same questions that we had and I thank everyone up front for all of the information that they provided ( and for the search function ). Ive tried to search for all of our questions but one that may be specific to this boat is the fact that they are advertising a repower. From the site:
"NEW POWER!!!! THE OLD "FRENCH" BLOCKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH NEW ONES BY ALBIN DIESEL.....ONLY 100 HOURS ON HER "NEW BLOCKS" ALONG WITH 100% NEW REPLACEMENT ON ADDITIONAL ITEMS AND TUNED TO CATERPILLAR SPECS TO MAKE FOR A PERFECT REPLACEMENT PACKAGE..."
Is this something that I should be concerned about or be happy that they only have 100 hours on them? Overall boat hours are listed at 789. Will this cause any problems in the future? I am completely new to diesel and I am not sure what would be covered in the "ADDITIONAL ITEMS" that would have been added. I can and will go back to the broker with questions but I really don't know what questions to ask. I would like to know as much up front about the motors and the rest of the boat before I ever get a surveyor out there. Engines listed: Engine(s): T/ 3116TA Fresh Water Cooled Diesel Inboards Engine(s) HP: 680 Total H.P. Engine Model: T / 3116TA Cats
Thanks,
Scott
"NEW POWER!!!! THE OLD "FRENCH" BLOCKS HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH NEW ONES BY ALBIN DIESEL.....ONLY 100 HOURS ON HER "NEW BLOCKS" ALONG WITH 100% NEW REPLACEMENT ON ADDITIONAL ITEMS AND TUNED TO CATERPILLAR SPECS TO MAKE FOR A PERFECT REPLACEMENT PACKAGE..."
Is this something that I should be concerned about or be happy that they only have 100 hours on them? Overall boat hours are listed at 789. Will this cause any problems in the future? I am completely new to diesel and I am not sure what would be covered in the "ADDITIONAL ITEMS" that would have been added. I can and will go back to the broker with questions but I really don't know what questions to ask. I would like to know as much up front about the motors and the rest of the boat before I ever get a surveyor out there. Engines listed: Engine(s): T/ 3116TA Fresh Water Cooled Diesel Inboards Engine(s) HP: 680 Total H.P. Engine Model: T / 3116TA Cats
Thanks,
Scott
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