The Most Reliable Diesel Inboard - (moving up MAYBE)

[RWS]

OK I'm anal, no SUPERANAL about the boat.

I am, however considering moving up in size

I realize today its all about 4 stroke gas outboard center consoles and not all about diesel inboards, or 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

 

[PascalG]

Can’t go wrong with mechanical cummins. I haven’t put many hours on my C series yet but they re simple.

the 116 I run now has a pair of Onans 45kw which uses cummins B series. 6000 hours and going strong.

 

[HOGAN]

I love my mechanical Cummins 450c's. Over 1000 hours and other than routine maintenance, they have been flawless

 

[RWS]

I love my mechanical Cummins 450c's. Over 1000 hours and other than routine maintenance, they have been flawless

Hey Hogan,

What kind of support, if any, do you get from Carver on your boat?

I'm thinking about moving up to a 40+, and want to stay with the Express layout.

RWS

 

[HOGAN]

Hey Hogan,

What kind of support, if any, do you get from Carver on your boat?

I'm thinking about moving up to a 40+, and want to stay with the Express layout.

RWS

Carver is out of business. Most parts are readily available from other sources.