CUMMINS QSC 8.3 MARINE ENGINE

[nabeelah]

Any views on the QSC 8.3 540mhp 2600rpm.A friend is interested in it so need some feedback.Thanks!

[nabeelah]

Anyone with any first hand experience with this particular engine OR Cummins marine engines in general?? Are they good??

[Banshee]

its a cummins, as long as someone treats( maintence) right , it will be treat you right. They do not smoke, and are very quiet. You buying new or used. If you need more info boat diesel.com look up that series.
JW

[nabeelah]

Hi JW,
Thanks !It will be new.Good to hear that.

[gottaflylee]

nabeelah, Shoot Frank, "Seapower" on the board a PM. He is a Cummins mechanic and can ansewer your questions...

[nabeelah]

will do.....thanks gottaflylee

[jrzcape]

Nabeelah,
The 540QSC Cummins is my motor of choice for all the 36' Jersey Cape's we build. have not had many problems they have been a great motor for us. Give me a call or PM if you have any questions

[Capt.Troy Crane]

Great motors,
I can't say enough good about them. Just took out a pair of 300 b series and up graded to the 380 qsb's in my 35 Bertram, she's a rocket ship with super fuel economy and I have plenty of reserve power.

Just helped install a set of QSM 11's in a 46 Irvine Forbes built Carolina boat. A little tight squeeze but the performance is sick, she is in Morehead City, it's called the "Carolina Pirate".

In my opinion, I don't think you can go wrong with them.

Good luck !

Troy

[mikehalseyjr]

There is a pair of 8.3's in our boat, love em. Never had a problem. Good fuel mileage, start easy, and dont smoke a lot.