I bought a 1983 Commander 26 (BC built cruiser) with twin 470's. (Yes, now I know better!) First boat. I've spent LOTS of time since on boating forums, mainly this one, reading up on the 470's. I've pretty much decided that keeping the engines isn't a sensible option, but I thought I'd see if any of the very experienced experts here would advise otherwise. I know most would agree, but maybe @achris @stonyloam @ROY WILLIAMS? Mechanic had an initial look (after I bought it): one of them "runs"; the other has zero compression on #3 cylinder. after removing head, he thinks it's a stuck lifter but would need to pull engine and investigate further.
So, I i planned to sell to recover what I can of the *too much* I paid for it. But Commander 26's are well-liked around here, and some say to repower it, either with single or twin gas engine, or with single diesel. (My first queries on cost of repowering were a shock: approx $100,000 (CDN), but I have some more looking to do on the sub-options there.)
I would have to get a hull survey before deciding to repower. Mechanic says transom is "solid as a rock" and no obvious repairs elsewhere, but hasn't done thorough check for soft spots. I haven't seen the boat yet; I live 1200 km away. I bought it on online auction, with only this info (link): https://bid.ableauctions.ca/1983-CO...EN-NOOK-3-BURNER-GAS-STOVE-SLEEPS-4_i47315371
So, I'd really appreciate hearing thoughts from the members here, on each of the options: maintain 470's, sell, repower. Thank you!
So, I i planned to sell to recover what I can of the *too much* I paid for it. But Commander 26's are well-liked around here, and some say to repower it, either with single or twin gas engine, or with single diesel. (My first queries on cost of repowering were a shock: approx $100,000 (CDN), but I have some more looking to do on the sub-options there.)
I would have to get a hull survey before deciding to repower. Mechanic says transom is "solid as a rock" and no obvious repairs elsewhere, but hasn't done thorough check for soft spots. I haven't seen the boat yet; I live 1200 km away. I bought it on online auction, with only this info (link): https://bid.ableauctions.ca/1983-CO...EN-NOOK-3-BURNER-GAS-STOVE-SLEEPS-4_i47315371
So, I'd really appreciate hearing thoughts from the members here, on each of the options: maintain 470's, sell, repower. Thank you!