Trying to decide if I should re-power my 30 1978 Hunter. Currently, it has a YSM 12 which I was finally able to get started. Currently in the process of replacing starter which died after I was able to get the engine fired up.
After scouring the forums, it has become apparent that the little one cylinder diesel is considered under powered for this size of a boat. I am currently in betweeAfter scouring the forums, it has become apparent that the little one cylinder diesel is considered under powered for this size of a boat. I am currently trying to decide between:
-Westerbeke35e three; and
-1998 Yanmar 2 cylinder (haven’t gotten the exact model number yet)
the Westerbeke is “like new” and has very low hours (1-2 hours). Guy is offering it for 3200. Runs great.
the 1998 2 cylinder yanmar seems to run well also but no clue how many hours. Thing to note is This was taken off a boat that caught fire but the engine compartment wasn’t damaged just covered with soot. Being offered at 2000.
Would the newer more powerful Westerbeke be worth the extra 1200 or should I go for the older Yanmar ?
After scouring the forums, it has become apparent that the little one cylinder diesel is considered under powered for this size of a boat. I am currently in betweeAfter scouring the forums, it has become apparent that the little one cylinder diesel is considered under powered for this size of a boat. I am currently trying to decide between:
-Westerbeke35e three; and
-1998 Yanmar 2 cylinder (haven’t gotten the exact model number yet)
the Westerbeke is “like new” and has very low hours (1-2 hours). Guy is offering it for 3200. Runs great.
the 1998 2 cylinder yanmar seems to run well also but no clue how many hours. Thing to note is This was taken off a boat that caught fire but the engine compartment wasn’t damaged just covered with soot. Being offered at 2000.
Would the newer more powerful Westerbeke be worth the extra 1200 or should I go for the older Yanmar ?