I am surprised by the nearly single-mindedness here for Perkins and not a
mention of the Yanmar. In other venues I've been hearing negative and
positive views on the Beta products; some think the Yanmar vibrates and is
too noisy, but there have been no complaints about reliability or
suitability for the service.

Thanks everyone.

Ken
S/V Parfait
Raleigh, NC


"Ken Coit" wrote in message
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Presuming you were looking to buy a used boat, which engine would you
rather
see in her:

Remanufactured Perkins 4-108
New BetaMarine 1505
New Yanmar 3JH3E

These are all adequate to the job of pushing a 16000 # boat at hull speed,
so the question is one of your personal preference.

Thanks in advance,

Ken Coit
S/V Parfait
Raleigh, NC