YMMV for sure. I can have my engine out in just under an hour working by myself and faster with help. I am on my third engine and did every bit of the swaps myself, so it seems routine. Some boats have challenging access, but for me I use the main halyard and out she comes. Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I
From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Bill Coleman via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 3:44 PM To: [email protected] Cc: Bill Coleman Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Westerbeke W33 Advice I think you’re discounting all the work that goes into engine removal and reinstall, it is a lot. Worse on some boats than other, of course. I am sure you realize we are talking about a lot more then pulling a 20 dollar bill out of your pocket. . I think you (Joe) may have done a reinstall, and maybe some people like that work. I do it, but I don’t like it. Also, how long you are going to keep the boat. When you get to 4,000 Hours on an engine, it’s kind of like hitting 65 – you might have another 25 good years in you, or . . . not. You’re never sure. There is a great feeling of confidence of leaving the dock with a new engine. Also, there is always a great secondary market for good, used engines. I sold my used Perkins on Ebay with no problem, after installing a nice, smooth running Kubota. K sara, k sara. Bill Coleman C&C 39 Erie, PA From: CnC-List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List Sent: Tuesday, December 11, 2018 9:53 AM To: [email protected] Cc: Della Barba, Joe Subject: Re: Stus-List [EXTERNAL] Re: Westerbeke W33 Advice $20 seal vs. $10,000 engine? Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I
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