"Sandy K." wrote in message
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The 2001 model that I've been looking at is priced way below market - it
seems that one of the engines blew on the way up from Florida to Cape Cod
this past spring. A new engine has been installed - however, I've become
quite jittery about making an offer - the price just seems too low. The
boat looks like it would fit my needs perfectly - now it's just a matter
of
deciding which one of the 2 or threes that are on the market here in the
NE
that I will pull the trigger on.

Thanks again for your thoughtful response - I may have some additional
questions in the future.

Thanks again,
Sandy K.



I wonder if it was my old boat? Do you recall the name on it?

I remember being told by Cat that the first engine "tune up" after the
break-in period is critical on the 3126 engines and should be done at 250
hours and not before. They told me it was the most important engine service
the engines would require and the timing, valves, etc. (or whatever they do
to a diesel) would be set to the after break-in settings. Mine had just
short of 230 hours on it when I sold it and the service had not been done.
The buyer was informed of the fact and indicated he would attend to it.

Hopefully, he didn't forget.

Eisboch