Had a 3 cylinder on a previous boats and it was very reliable. As parts go I never had trouble finding the "marine-ized" versions, And as they are based on Kubota tractor engines, there is a lot of information about finding the non-marine parts at a cheaper price.
On Thu, Jan 29, 2015 at 6:59 AM, Gary Russell via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > I have a M430 diesel and have found it to be bullet proof. I haven't had > to buy many parts for it in the 18 year I've had her, but when I need the > parts they were available. The parts aren't cheap, but seem to be > available. Other than that, I just turn the key, push the button and away > we go. If it is professionally rebuilt, it seems like a steal to me. > > Gary > S/V Expresso > '75 C&C 35 Mk II > East Greenwich, RI, USA > > > ~~~~~~~_/)~~~~~~ > > > On Wed, Jan 28, 2015 at 9:15 PM, jason shoemake via CnC-List < > cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > >> I've found a Universal M4-30 close to home, 100 miles away, $3,000. Does >> anyone have any experience with these? Are parts available? The seller says >> its been completely rebuilt and has one hour on it, was on eBay earlier >> this year for $4,5000, why didn't it sell?? >> My '78 29-1 has long since had the A4 gutted along with the fuel tank, >> panel, shaft and everything but the strut, gone! >> It was gifted to me with a long shaft 9.9. >> She's on the hard here in Mississippi, needing a few other things as well. >> I just cant bring myself to launch her with that O/B astern. >> >> So the question I'm asking is.... Pull the trigger on the M4 or hold off, >> wait for a better opportunity? >> >> Thanks, >> Jason Shoemake >> SV Bijou >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Email address: >> CnC-List@cnc-list.com >> To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the >> bottom of page at: >> http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Email address: > CnC-List@cnc-list.com > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go to the > bottom of page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > >
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