Boat shows are good for maybe 7 to 10% discount. If you want to save some
big bucks find an industrial dealer for the brand you are interested in.
The lowest price I found for my Yanmar 4JH4 from all the "marine" repowering
companies authorized to sell in Georgia was $12,100 plus "delivery costs" of
$450 and shipping. At the Miami boat show the dealer wanted 11,200 plus
delivery costs of $400 and shipping. Accidentally working from an
industrial dealer list on the Yanmar site I contacted W.W.Williams in
Atlanta. They sell industrial tractor and stationary engines but through
their Savannah office ordered me one for $9,500 and took AMEX so I got 9500
frequent flyer points as a bonus.

--
Glenn Ashmore

I'm building a 45' cutter in strip/composite. Watch my progress (or lack
there of) at: http://www.rutuonline.com
Shameless Commercial Division: http://www.spade-anchor-us.com

"NE Sailboat" wrote in message
news:wQmfh.3316$it5.2139@trndny06...
I may, or may not repower my boat. But, if I was to, where would one start
in a search for a new small diesel to repower a sailboat?

Is there a trick to finding a deal? Boat shows? I seem to remember
someone here mentioning boat show specials.

I am going to keep my eyes open for a small ( 16-20 hp ) diesel . If I
see a good deal, snatch it up. Then take my time putting in in after
taking out the old.

But, where to keep those eyes looking .. that is the question.

"NE Sailboat" wrote in message
news:wQmfh.3316$it5.2139@trndny06...
I may, or may not repower my boat. But, if I was to, where would
one start in a search for a new small diesel to repower a
sailboat?

Is there a trick to finding a deal? Boat shows? I seem to
remember someone here mentioning boat show specials.

I am going to keep my eyes open for a small ( 16-20 hp ) diesel
. If I see a good deal, snatch it up. Then take my time
putting in in after taking out the old.


A different make of engine usually means a new engine bed, perhaps
re-alignment of the shaft exit, almost certainly a new gearbox,
re-machined shaft and propeller. Controls and wiring also need to
be considered. These jobs will add up to a good percentage of your
costs, so it's worth considering a re-build of your existing
engine as one option.

If you're convinced of the need for change, then start narrowing
down the engines you'd consider by checking out all the factors
above, looking for the maximum consistency and easy adaptations.

So, starting point - what will fit?
Next, what will fit with less effort?
Then, get down to the search, bearing in mind the cost of all
those alterations . . . deals are unlikely to offset those!
--
JimB
http://www.jimbaerselman.f2s.com/
Comparing cruise areas within Greece and N Spain

NE Sailboat wrote:
I may, or may not repower my boat. But, if I was to, where would one start
in a search for a new small diesel to repower a sailboat?

Is there a trick to finding a deal? Boat shows? I seem to remember someone
here mentioning boat show specials.

I am going to keep my eyes open for a small ( 16-20 hp ) diesel . If I see
a good deal, snatch it up. Then take my time putting in in after taking out
the old.

But, where to keep those eyes looking .. that is the question.
What size boat?

32' full keel, heavy ( 11,500 lbs ) sailboat.



"candi" wrote in message
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NE Sailboat wrote:
I may, or may not repower my boat. But, if I was to, where would one
start
in a search for a new small diesel to repower a sailboat?

Is there a trick to finding a deal? Boat shows? I seem to remember
someone
here mentioning boat show specials.

I am going to keep my eyes open for a small ( 16-20 hp ) diesel . If I
see
a good deal, snatch it up. Then take my time putting in in after taking
out
the old.

But, where to keep those eyes looking .. that is the question.
What size boat?