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Thanks so much for this comment! Nice to hear a repower example, especially so local, and there were a few points here that I hadn't considered. If you're open to a chat in person the beers would be on me!

Well then... it's working :rofl:

Thanks Dave, it's very possible I'm overthinking this

It's definitely a balance... 120 hp per side might drop the value, but do I need 375... is there a better middle ground...? so many questions! HA I really appreciate everyone's insight here... it's genuinely very helpful

This is interesting - are they the stock powerplants? Do you have a semi-displacement hull?

It's not really about undersizing to save fuel, it's about undersizing to potentially improve longevity over a TA motor, and considering whether 375 per side is actually overpowered for this vessel (not saying I have to answer to either of these questions btw)

I've been taking a close look at these as an option... I think there's a lot of reasons it makes sense... future parts availability is scary, or perhaps I'm just manifesting that

Yes, that's right about on target.

Looks like there are certainly better prices getting something sent up from the US.

I had been wondering about this also. I don't want to kill the resale value, even though I have no plans to sell the boat. You never know what life might throw at you.

That's a long way to ship them, but it might make some sense. I'm in the process of pricing a local rebuild, while comparing some refit options from a pricing point of view.

Yes I think I'll sign up there also, but I won't run away :P

It's served me well for the past few years, and it's going to be my daily driver at least until I get this defever sorted out. This off-season I've added some down riggers and a modern fish finder so I can bag me some lake Ontario Salmon

I'll have a great deal on a transient slip for you whenever you're ready!

So I think you're saying find the right engine, and double the price to be realistic about cost?

Honestly this feels like the most rational next step to me Dave

Thanks so much for this. I spoke to the mechanic that looked it over prior to my ownership, and when I did I don't think I asked the right questions. I'm going to try and get a hold of him again, now that I feel better equipped to ask the right ones, thanks to y'all. I'm also worried about the...

This slipped past me earlier, but this is definitely the best price I've seen thus far

I've almost got one out and I'm planning to at least get a second opinion, thank you for this

Ok I hadn't thought much about parts availability... A naturally aspirated 3208 was a thought. I wonder if there is a modern alternative that would matter up with my gearbox.. I'll have to research this.

Good question, I hadn't considered import implications, I'll have to look into that

To be honest I've wondered that myself, and I'm just not quite sure, as I got the boat like this.

Thanks Chris is is really good perspective. I'm pretty mechanically inclined, having rebuilt the Chrysler 318s in my Trojan F32, but I'm a total newbie when it comes to all things diesel, so your overall input plus potential refit recommendations are most welcome.

Part time at the moment!

Once I get this boat fixed maybe I'll come for a visit! Or come up to Toronto and we'll show you around