"MLapla4120" wrote in message
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Hi,
I in the early stage of thinking about re-powering. I have an 11 ton
sailboat.
I'm starting to do research on engines but am wondering what I should be
looking
for in an engine. I plan to cruise. I know I want fresh-water cooling,
and
about
40 horses. Price of engine and spares is a factor. Parts availibility and
service
is also a concern.
What else should I be looking for?

If "I plan to cruise" means extended distances far from your home port,
Yanmar seems to have the best support in far away places. Volvo parts
prices are very high to make up for lower first cost. That's why you see so
many of them in new boats

They are the big two of small marine diesels. Everybody else is far down
the list of % sales. That doesn't mean they make bad engines, just their
dealer network will be a lot smaller and not as international.


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