Buying S&S 34

[Sealife74]

Thanks a lot goat, I appreciate the feedback.

[Wotname]

Originally Posted by Sealife74

Wot in your opinion is westerbeke a reliable engine?

I reckon sainted is on the money

Originally Posted by sainted

Westerbeke makes a decent engine. They are, after all, just marinized Mitsubishi diesels. The big issue with Westies is the cost of the parts, but you shouldn't have to worry about that for a few years.

Plus, being a almost new engine for you, you get to choose how well you operate and maintain it.

Keep the fuel clean, keep the oil changes up to, don't let it run unloaded for long periods and keep the engine clean. These will ensure you get a long life out of the engine.

IMO, you should be able to eat your lunch off the engine regardless of its age

[Sealife74]

Ok thanks wot, is there anyway of cleaning out the fuel tank not sure if that’s new?

[MLOI]

Originally Posted by Sealife74

Ok thanks wot, is there anyway of cleaning out the fuel tank not sure if that’s new?

Some mechanics have fuel polishing systems and will clean the tank for you. We had ours cleaned by Clive - who runs the diesel engine course at SYC. He handed me 2 litres of vile sediment afterwards.

I handed it straight back.

Was a few hundred dollars, but made me happier bashing into some bumpy seas across the paddock.

Mike

$50k for a nice S&S 34 sounds like good buying. Congratulations.

[Sealife74]

Here’s couple of pics , the new engine and before install.