Roger Long wrote:
Bob wrote:
But there are some folks that say "upgrade" to more modern model.

Modern isn't always better.
Roger Long

Hi, good point.
I had a conversation with a shop manager at my local GM (car) dealer.
My 1994 car toasted a
heater blower switch and had it replaced in 2000. It failed after 2 ½
years. I put in another one and it failed after 3 years. Each was
genuine GM parts from my genuine GM dealer.

The shop manager explained to me that engineers use computers now and
design more efficiently (insert wise crack here). These efficient
designs reduce the once common and expensive practice of over building
parts that contained wasted potential and added to unwanted weight and
increased costs. My response was, and reduced unit reliability! No
response from the shop manager.

I like to keep things simple. A rebuild and easy replacement sounds a
lot les frustrating than hoping for a similar foot print and all the
potential adapting. My motor lives under the sink in the middle of my
galley. I aint got but an inch any way around for clearance. Great for
engine access when I pull all the covers but I imagine a bear to make
something different fit.

But scheesh... when I sell the boat in 20 years who is going to buy a
boat with a 50 year old motor obviously with at leaser one rebuild?!?!

**** that statement is dumb, who is going to buy a 50 year old boat!?!?
Bob