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Old 06-07-2009, 15:20   #1
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Sole Mini 27hp

does anyone have any thoughts opinions on the sole spanish 27 hp engine. weve been looking at a bigger boat 36ft with an almost new diesel but i dont know much about this engine. thanks
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Old 06-07-2009, 17:39   #2
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I think they are based on a Mitsubishi base engine, the way that Nanni's are based on the Kubota engines.
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Old 07-07-2009, 06:30   #3
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are they a decent engine can you get parts for them reliability ???
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Old 07-07-2009, 11:45   #5
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thanks gordmay . this boat we are looking at has a 2006 sole with very limited hours.
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We have a distributor here in NZ that has been selling them for several years, I would imagine that there must be a parts back up. I will have a look today.
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