welippisch
Member
- Joined
- Aug 5, 2010
- Messages
- 23
- Vessel Name
- Adrift
- Vessel Make
- MS 400
To All,
I have 4 years experience with a 2007 single engine trawler that had a Yanmar 6LY2A-STP with 1800 hours. Never any engine or generator issues.
I am now considering the purchase of a larger 2003 Trawler with 6500-7000 hours on the Cummins 480e engines. Along with 2 Onan generators 17kw and 9 kw. Hours are approximately 5600 and 6100 hours. Maintenance invoices from the last 3 years show that they have been completed yearly without any significant comments or parts replaced listed. Unfortunately oil sample results are not available but "were done without abnormalities". Engines start up easily without any smoke apparent.
My question - other than looking at oil samples, what should I be looking for in these engines? What is their typical useful, average life, if maintained properly?
Thanks
Ed
I have 4 years experience with a 2007 single engine trawler that had a Yanmar 6LY2A-STP with 1800 hours. Never any engine or generator issues.
I am now considering the purchase of a larger 2003 Trawler with 6500-7000 hours on the Cummins 480e engines. Along with 2 Onan generators 17kw and 9 kw. Hours are approximately 5600 and 6100 hours. Maintenance invoices from the last 3 years show that they have been completed yearly without any significant comments or parts replaced listed. Unfortunately oil sample results are not available but "were done without abnormalities". Engines start up easily without any smoke apparent.
My question - other than looking at oil samples, what should I be looking for in these engines? What is their typical useful, average life, if maintained properly?
Thanks
Ed