Don,
It is a shame. I love 6V53s. I have rebuilt many Detroits and the 6V53 is my
favorite. They are built like a Swiss watch. I have a 3-53 as an aux in my
sailboat.
Steve
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"Steve Lusardi" wrote in message
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Think sail boat,
Think sail boat, let God blow you about.
Steve

Actually Steve, I am a windboat guy. I have a 35' mahogany planked sloop
in the boatshop right now. Hoping to put her back in come Spring. Just
that this boat is "such a deal" and I kinda like the idea of a big,
comfortable cruiser that goes anywhere, anytime, without tacking, reefing,
lying to, or getting wet & cold in winter (we do sail in winter).

Don

too much, sell it and buy a sailboat you fuel hog.

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too much, sell it and buy a sailboat you fuel hog.


Yeah, thanks for the subtle advice. Actually I have a sailboat (see other
posts) but am just fanasizing about buying this cruiser ( I haven't bought
it yet) and running her home. I think I've admitted the folly of my fantasy
and will watch the auction with interest, without putting out the $$$.

Don

"Steve Lusardi" wrote in message
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Don,
It is a shame. I love 6V53s. I have rebuilt many Detroits and the 6V53 is
my favorite. They are built like a Swiss watch. I have a 3-53 as an aux in
my sailboat.
Steve

Yeah, I know of which you speak. Nice simple injection system, durable and
parts available (or robbable) anywhere. I think of them as the Land Rover of
diesels, parts from a '40s 53 series will fit an '80s 53 series. Try that
with a Cat, Cummins or Volvo. 3/4" & 9/16" pretty much the only wrenches you
need. I was once at an old, abandonned Dew line site on the Beaufort Sea.
The powerhouse still had the carcasses of two Detroits sitting in their
beds, pretty much intact. Detroits don't fit well into a snowmobile or
little tin boats, I guess. I wish I had a 2- or 3-53 in my boat. I've got a
20hp Sabb (not Saab) with v.p. prop. Not enough poop to give you good
maneuvering, but better than using sweeps.

Don