NotHerDecision
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- Jun 28, 2016
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- Boat Info
- 2001 Sea Ray 460 Sundancer
2014 Seadoo 155 LTD
2105 Seadoo 130 SE
2013 Mercury Dinghy
- Engines
- Cummins 6CTA 8.3L
3000-3500?? I hope you mean to break-in. It's not uncommon to see commercial 3116 and 3208 Cat's with 8 thousand hours on a well maintained boat.
Ok, I stand by my comments in the above thread, but here is more of my thoughts...
Yes both gas and diesels can last many more hours if maintained properly, but let's be frank about it. Most Marine engines are not. In the marine world (recreational, not commercial) you won't find many gas engines without major issues that have not been rebuilt above 1200 on the market. Same goes for Diesels with more then 3000 hours. T this point in their lives, most have had major service or been replaced. I'm not saying they can't but I AM saying they typically don't.
CaptRonn
I disagree with your comment about Gas rivaling the hours of a diesel, if both are properly maintained, the gas engine doesn't stand a chance, end of story.
Commercial engines are a different animal altogether, first they are properly maintained, Secondly they are typically detuned, lastly, they are ran almost constantly without sitting.
In my opinion, the thread was about gas vs diesel in general and I am attempting to say something very basic and I'll leave it at this. Diesel engines cost more, operate more efficiently, last longer, and hold resale value. As they age the cost gap at purchase slowly declines as the enjoyment continues.
Josh