Inboard Diesel Jackshafted Vs. Twins on a Seamark

[Snookerd]

Most seasoned fishermen in Hawaii run diesel power (unless the boat is too small or they can't afford it) in their Classic SeaCrafts or 24' and 26' Yellowfins (modified SeaCraft hull). Aloha, Greg

Greg- Thanks for the details of your ride. Very cool modifications to consider as a strectched 23. Kerneltugboat-Thanks for the Steyr update on fuel delivery info. I got my quote on Friday and I am in sticker-shock . I am getting quotes of $26K for the 256 Steyr and VP outdrive. The quote is before shipping from Austria, and install. I am certain that Nestor's Steyr dealer quoted around $17K for the motor last year. The 26K is no-where close.

[Snookerd]

The twins on a Seamark look good right around now . The Yanmar is better priced than the Steyr from what I have heard.

[glow]

Snookerd, Thanks. You may want to look into a Cummins 210 hP. I think its referred to as the BT210. It's an older style mechanical injected motor. We were quoted about $12,800 + the cost of the gear (another $1k approx) to run a jackshsft set up in addition to the cost of a Bravo 3 outdrive. The motor is very reliable and parts availabililty is plentiful as the salesman told us the same block is used in heavy equipment and commercial trucks. The motor is rated medium duty vs. the old VP 200 and 235 hP motors being rated as light duty. I heard from a VP dealer on the East coast that VP stopped producing the mechanical motors because they can't get decent cores to rebuild the parts. Also, my local Cummins dealer told me the electronically controlled motors have to go into any boat commissioned from I believe 2005 (or something like that) in order to meet EPA regs. Any boat built before that being repowered can use the mechanical system.

The new electronically controlled motors are SWEET though ... I heard they are just as quiet as a 4 stroke outboard. Most fishermen in Hawaii are so used to the cast iron inline 6 format and mechanical injection that they are weary of the 4 cyl. aluminum blocks and electronic bugs that the new systems may have since they are 1st Gen. Take it easy and regardless of powerplant you defintely have an AWESOME fishing machine (SeaCraft ofcourse!). Aloha, Greg

[Snookerd]

Greg-
That Cummins price sounds good. I need to get more info on that motor and the Yanmars. I know that I will get the price down to a lower number than high 20's installed.

[Snookerd]

I have looked at the rebuilt Steyr motor route and have come up with an estimate of $13,000 for the 256 model motor. It looks like the install with a VP DP Outdrive would be in the $18,000 area. Much better price option than the $25-30K