rtaylor

But for reliability? Im talkin about taking the 30' across the gulfdtream from florida to the bahamas, alone, in a single. Diesel, no? Or a good radio and sea tow coverage.

Stormrider

For less $ you could just run twin small block EFIs.
Twins for reliabilty. 1 diesel can die too.
And it would be better on resale.

A diesel w/ drive will be all of 35,000.
With all that torque it would be nice to spin a big prop. Probably bigger than most drives will allow.

rtaylor

You think twin sb's would cost less than 35k, drives and all? steering? how about maintenance and replacement parts?

Pat McPherson

300HP/350MagMpi Bravo drive packages sell for around 12K.
320HP/6.2L Bravo packages sell for around 15K.
Twin ram, full hydraulic steering cost about 6K.

The cost is basically a wash so it's a matter of preference...

TeamSaris

very True. I would take the growling sound at 5500 then 2800 anyday. That and no smoke. Unless I try.

Stormrider

I was wrong on this... it should be:
$32k for the 400hp engine.
$13k for the drive and tranny.

So thats 45K.
So you would have 10k less in a twin SB.
Plus you'll know what you have... its been done.

Superbabi

Storm, what pkg. is that for 45k ????

TeamSaris

Gary stay with gasoline...

Superbabi

Johnny, I hear ya.................. But I do like the idea of 2000 hours between rebuilds.

rtaylor

Yeah, 45k? I have to check my records, but I have heard 35k on an entire package before.