SeaNile
Well-Known Member
OK, it's no secret I'm interested in a boat with MAN "preferred" engine package vs the QSM11. Yep, that's what every ad says.
Done a ton of homework and research and it's no denying the MAN is a a kick ass package. The one caveat is the A1 service which is required every 2 years. Pull injectors, test and most likely replace most of them. Then every 4 years is the typical coolant change, etc. Seems that all engines require a very similar heat exchanger and after cooler inspection and cleaning. Seems like MAN strongly discourages creating the loop and running barnacle buster through the system. Gasket failure?
Guess my question is as whether or not owning the same boat with the QSM package would be a significantly less expensive boat to maintain. I'm aware of the EGT and dry exhaust on the QSM but if they are propped correctly do these engines become inexpensive to maintain?
My reference is having 6BTA and 3126 which were extremely low maintenance to own and operate.
I'm thinking this MAN powered boat could be a great deal but not if it comes with a $20,000 maintenance bill every 2 years.
Trying to do a little mental math and see if the MAN boat is X is the QSM boat worth X+10k? 20k? 30K?? 50k?
Done a ton of homework and research and it's no denying the MAN is a a kick ass package. The one caveat is the A1 service which is required every 2 years. Pull injectors, test and most likely replace most of them. Then every 4 years is the typical coolant change, etc. Seems that all engines require a very similar heat exchanger and after cooler inspection and cleaning. Seems like MAN strongly discourages creating the loop and running barnacle buster through the system. Gasket failure?
Guess my question is as whether or not owning the same boat with the QSM package would be a significantly less expensive boat to maintain. I'm aware of the EGT and dry exhaust on the QSM but if they are propped correctly do these engines become inexpensive to maintain?
My reference is having 6BTA and 3126 which were extremely low maintenance to own and operate.
I'm thinking this MAN powered boat could be a great deal but not if it comes with a $20,000 maintenance bill every 2 years.
Trying to do a little mental math and see if the MAN boat is X is the QSM boat worth X+10k? 20k? 30K?? 50k?