Best inboards for new project boat?

Noah Freediver · 07-05-2008, 11:46 PM

40' racing hull being gutted and re-fitted for fishing/diving. What are some options for an efficient re-powering strategy?

I heard someone talking about a new volvo that just came out?

Thanks, Noah

hotshot1 · 07-06-2008, 12:06 AM

I have run Yanmars and Cummins diamond series and love the yanmars over the cummins. Better economy and much less smoke and noise.

Noah Freediver · 07-06-2008, 12:14 AM

A friend has a similar boat he repowered with yanmars, I believe he's getting about 2.5 mpg @ 35mph

lazyfatass247 · 07-06-2008, 01:12 AM

that is all good but what is important in choosing a new engine package, is price and service. both of which is important. if service is not an issue than, yanmar, cat, cummins, Volvo all make nice engines.

I Have Volvo's now and i have to say i really like them. they are very nice, clean reliable.

Questsportfishing · 07-06-2008, 05:46 PM

the 6 bta's they re-furb them in factory and they offer great warrantee and a fantastic price.. worth by far looking at for savings and I do think you get 2 years on warrantee.

07-05-2008, 11:46 PM	#1
Noah Freediver I am a tackle Ho Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 18 Credits: 1,221.0 Boat: you name it Home Port: where ever Best Catch: makes me feel bad just saying Occupation: Business owner	Best inboards for new project boat? 40' racing hull being gutted and re-fitted for fishing/diving. What are some options for an efficient re-powering strategy? I heard someone talking about a new volvo that just came out? Thanks, Noah __________________ Welcome to the gun show

07-06-2008, 12:14 AM	#3
Noah Freediver I am a tackle Ho Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 18 Credits: 1,221.0 Boat: you name it Home Port: where ever Best Catch: makes me feel bad just saying Occupation: Business owner	A friend has a similar boat he repowered with yanmars, I believe he's getting about 2.5 mpg @ 35mph __________________ Welcome to the gun show

07-06-2008, 05:46 PM	#5
Questsportfishing Crab mustard is good Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Posts: 627 Credits: 2,194.4 Boat: 28' Custom Bertram Home Port: Port Everglades Best Catch: the one that makes people smile! Occupation: Sport Fishing Captian	just for kicks call Cummins and see if they have ... the 6 bta's they re-furb them in factory and they offer great warrantee and a fantastic price.. worth by far looking at for savings and I do think you get 2 years on warrantee.

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07-06-2008, 12:06 AM	#2
hotshot1 Crab mustard is good Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Matawan NJ Posts: 872 Credits: 1,838.6 Boat: Silverton 42 c Home Port: Morgan Best Catch: fish wise, none yet to mention Occupation: veterinarian	I have run Yanmars and Cummins diamond series and love the yanmars over the cummins. Better economy and much less smoke and noise.

07-06-2008, 01:12 AM	#4
lazyfatass247 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Westport, CT Posts: 267 Credits: 1,431.4	that is all good but what is important in choosing a new engine package, is price and service. both of which is important. if service is not an issue than, yanmar, cat, cummins, Volvo all make nice engines. I Have Volvo's now and i have to say i really like them. they are very nice, clean reliable.