One always need consider, when cruising, where you might be when needing engine parts, etc. Yanmar actually has a kind of global parts distribution “network” out there, for lack of a better way to put it. A recent part I needed for my Yanmar sail drive could not be dropped-shipped to my actual location. A Yanmar parts distributor (in Long Beach) had to order it for me (not unusual) then I had to make arrangements to get it to me. Altogether, it took a few days, but I was in no real hurry. Whereas that may not sound too convenient, consider your plight if there were no parts distribution network AT ALL b/c the manufacturer is out of business! How will you get it?, how long will it take?, what will it cost?, and—the big question—will it FIT?!! I’d go Yanmar. Of course, the on-line system of Kubota mentioned above might work as well. However, I was talking to an actual person who was helping me.