"Ken Coit" wrote in message
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pump instead of a prop.

What I do know is that Robinhood Yachts is currently using the Yanmar
3JH3E
in the same hull as our boat. If I can presume that a manufacturer that
is
going to build a $250,000 boat is going to spend at least a little time
analyzing which modern engine to use, then the Yanmar is a good bet.

You'd be surprised. I was present during a discussion about what engine to
use on a 39' racer/cruiser. Choices were Yanmar and Volvo of about same
HP/weight. Volvo won because it was about $1000 cheaper for the builder. I
wanted the Yanmar because I know how much owners have to pay for Volvo
parts.


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