Looking at purchasing a 2004 37PC with 370 hp Yanmar 6 LTA-STP 6 cy turbos 460 hours/Always fresh water Lake Michigan use
I am moving up from a 27PC with twin 350s that we have primarily used as a day boat-
We intend to keep this boat for 12 to 15 years
My first concern is this boat underpowered 740 hp?
Second concern is do I really want diesel verses gas? Will be using for coastal cruising approximately 400/500 miles per year
Third Concern- I hear diesels are reliable and good on fuel, but then I read about cooling system maint, some blown motors and the expense involved and I'm getting nervous.
Fourth Concern- Maint costs of diesel verses gas- Are they comparable?
Finally how much of a premium are the diesels & inboards on this boat verses a gas/IO set up
Any advise and assistance would be appreciated
Bob Chase
Chaser-2000 27PC
I am moving up from a 27PC with twin 350s that we have primarily used as a day boat-
We intend to keep this boat for 12 to 15 years
My first concern is this boat underpowered 740 hp?
Second concern is do I really want diesel verses gas? Will be using for coastal cruising approximately 400/500 miles per year
Third Concern- I hear diesels are reliable and good on fuel, but then I read about cooling system maint, some blown motors and the expense involved and I'm getting nervous.
Fourth Concern- Maint costs of diesel verses gas- Are they comparable?
Finally how much of a premium are the diesels & inboards on this boat verses a gas/IO set up
Any advise and assistance would be appreciated
Bob Chase
Chaser-2000 27PC
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