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Perkins still made?
Check out www.perkins.com. I don't think the 4-108 is made anymore as
such, but they are making similar engines. I have a 4-236 (1985) so I am also concerned about this. A friend has a boat with 2 4-236 engines that are only 5 years old. Doug s/v Callista wrote in message ... I have an Atomic 4 and am very familiar with dead designs and the joys of extending the working lives of extinct engines. My next boat will have a diesel. I have heard amazing things about the Perkins 4-108, etc. but I get the impression they don't make 'em anymore and it's strictly, like the Atomic 4, rebuilds, aftermarket and DIY Frankenengines. Is this the case, and if so, is it worth it to buy a used Perkins for world cruising within five years? If not, what is the best choice in the 30-60 HP range for sheer reliability versus sensible design (I love the A4 Beta Marine/Kubota design, for instance) versus cost of spares (why I won't likely get a Volvo, because even though they seem reliable enough, the cost of spares and their worldwide availability is off-putting in the extreme). Any thoughts appreciated. Might go Yanmar by default, but I would prefer Big Iron That's Bulletproof. Also wouldn't mind a way to hand start on one cylinder, but no curent engine seems to allow that... R. |
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