Wild Rover
New Member
- Mar 5, 2018
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- Boat Info
- 1997 Sundander 400 DA with Hurley davits on swim platform: 10 foot dinghy with 8 hp Honda outboard
- Engines
- Twin Caterpillar 3116 Diesels with westerbeke diesel generator
Thanks Brett, encouraging. Will look at Frank Webster's post. I also posted on boatdiesel.com which is VERY technical--but as I learn more about diesels, I find myself understanding more and moreWelcome Wild Rover.
The late 90's 400DA or the early 90's 410DA (same basic boat) are great choices. CAT diesels. Great handling characteristics, fuel economy, reliability.
With a little training from me and a Women on the Water class by MarineMax, the Admiral had no problem taking ours out completely by herself. Full disclosure, she had some prior experience on our twin engine Fountain but the 410DA was the first cruiser she ever drove.
Read up on Frank Websters post regarding the CAT 3116 & 3126's.
Read up on the posts related to Vitracore interior.