OK I'm anal, no SUPERANAL about the boat.
I am, however considering moving up in size
I realize this forum is not all about express cruisers, however thats what best fits my needs.
I continue to be delighted with the 15 year old Yanmar 6LP's that I purchased new, installed in my 38 year old boat.
FLAWLESS mechanical diesels.
NO electronics.
Other than normal maintenance, a started solenoid and one raw water hose (my bad) has been the only parts to fail in 15 years
Seriously thinking about moving up size-wize to a non pod drive express above 40' with mechanical diesels
Back in the 1980's I ran a fleet of off/on road Mack trucks and heavy equipment. Two shifts/day 5 days/week. Trucks were six cylinder inline mechanical diesels. I want no part of HDPI, electronic injection or computers in a wet, salty marine environment. Just mechanical diesels, pyrometers, Floscan & boost gauges.
In looking at the possibilities I'm going to start with the engines first to narrow the possible boat choices.
While I don't care about Tier I, II, II etc I'd prefer not to go prehistoric with a 2 stroke setup
I also want to avoid those power squeezed series that end up with a short life
I am SERIOUS and do appreciate your input.
BEST !
RWS
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1983 Trojan International 10 Meter
Twin Yanmar 315 Turbodiesels
Solid Glass Hull
Woodless Stringers1983
Full Hull Liner
second owner - since 2001
Vessel Survived Hurricanes: Andrew Cat 5, Eye of Charley Cat 4, & Eye of Irma Cat 2
Was featured on the floor of the Convention Center - 1983 Miami International Boat Show
TROJAN INTERNATIONAL WEBSITE - www.TrojanBoat.com
I am, however considering moving up in size
I realize this forum is not all about express cruisers, however thats what best fits my needs.
I continue to be delighted with the 15 year old Yanmar 6LP's that I purchased new, installed in my 38 year old boat.
FLAWLESS mechanical diesels.
NO electronics.
Other than normal maintenance, a started solenoid and one raw water hose (my bad) has been the only parts to fail in 15 years
Seriously thinking about moving up size-wize to a non pod drive express above 40' with mechanical diesels
Back in the 1980's I ran a fleet of off/on road Mack trucks and heavy equipment. Two shifts/day 5 days/week. Trucks were six cylinder inline mechanical diesels. I want no part of HDPI, electronic injection or computers in a wet, salty marine environment. Just mechanical diesels, pyrometers, Floscan & boost gauges.
In looking at the possibilities I'm going to start with the engines first to narrow the possible boat choices.
While I don't care about Tier I, II, II etc I'd prefer not to go prehistoric with a 2 stroke setup
I also want to avoid those power squeezed series that end up with a short life
I am SERIOUS and do appreciate your input.
BEST !
RWS
__________________
1983 Trojan International 10 Meter
Twin Yanmar 315 Turbodiesels
Solid Glass Hull
Woodless Stringers1983
Full Hull Liner
second owner - since 2001
Vessel Survived Hurricanes: Andrew Cat 5, Eye of Charley Cat 4, & Eye of Irma Cat 2
Was featured on the floor of the Convention Center - 1983 Miami International Boat Show
TROJAN INTERNATIONAL WEBSITE - www.TrojanBoat.com