rondds
Well-Known Member
- Oct 3, 2006
- 8,859
- Boat Info
- 2001 380DA
- Engines
- Merc 8.1s (2008)...Hurth ZF 63 V-drives...WB 7.0 BCGD (2013), Garmin 8208 & 740 MFDs, GMR 24xHD dome
Rod
I think they do repowers at Silver Cloud. I agree that the cost of re-powerin an older boat that you KNOW vs. the cost of a newer comparable used boat with diesel already does kinda make sense. You'll never get the money back but hell, all these hunks of fiberglass depreciate faster than you can pay for them. It would be a very cool project and if you plan on keeping the boat "forever," why not?
Had a discussion with Frank W about this a couple of times. His contention is that Yanmars are hi revving and vibrate an AWFUL lot. Would require stringer reinforcement too.
THIS GUY always has refurb'd yanmars.
I think they do repowers at Silver Cloud. I agree that the cost of re-powerin an older boat that you KNOW vs. the cost of a newer comparable used boat with diesel already does kinda make sense. You'll never get the money back but hell, all these hunks of fiberglass depreciate faster than you can pay for them. It would be a very cool project and if you plan on keeping the boat "forever," why not?
Had a discussion with Frank W about this a couple of times. His contention is that Yanmars are hi revving and vibrate an AWFUL lot. Would require stringer reinforcement too.
THIS GUY always has refurb'd yanmars.