Perkins M300Ti: Good motor, parts available?

The link or photo is broken. That model engine had a history of swallowing valves due to a valve stem seal problem that allowed them to sieze, get whacked by a rising piston then destroy the rest of the engine.

They changed the seal design and as far as I know, eliminated the problem. The new seals have green markings, the old ones are brown or gray.

There was a large class-action lawsuit over the problem. I have seen several pulled out of Hinckley jet boats due to valves sticking.

Who spiked your drink with the magic elixir leading to the Albin obsession? Not saying there's anything wrong with it, but just suddenly one day it hit you. Maybe it was hypnosis. Have you stared at something recently you shouldn't have perhaps?

The Bahamas cutoff is 35' for $150/300, either way you can enter a second time within 90 days free. Check out the island hoppers. If I looked at 4 boats of the same brand and they all had major issues, I'd be looking at something else.

Well, I do hope you find one that passes your inspection and survey. Obviously it fits your needs and wants very well, just you've run across so many that were poorly maintained or otherwise had issues. I think it's great that you've found the boat model that you feel works for you and hope you'll soon be able to find the specific boat.

I'm the same way. When I find the car or house or boat that I know is right for me, then I become determined to get it. I don't consider the word "obsession" to be bad. I'm obsessed with boating. In the manner I meant it, it's simply thinking about or doing something frequently, perhaps at an increased frequency. In this case, the better word would be determination.

I hope the next one turns out perfect.

Everyone I know with an Albin loves it. Fairly active users group I believe. In the trawler world, which is filled with ex-sailors, they're considered a very desirable brand. But even if that was not the case, if it was what you liked best it wouldn't matter. We know a large percentage of those here wouldn't make any of the choices we've made. I have no idea why so many Albin owners you've run across have abused or failed to maintain their boats. Maybe just because their boats could take it and they thought they were impervious to everything.

The M300ti PerCat certainly is a very fine engine. Over here in Europe Perkins has an excellent reputation for building sturdy and durable mid-sized engines and this series is definitely one of them, no matter what color they used to paint it.

Didn't this problem apply to the 440 Hp engines and not the 315's?

Yanmar Technical bulletin MSB 02-008 February 4 2002

"Sub: Specification change of exhaust valve stem seal, 6LPA-ST series engine

This is to inform you that Yanmar shall change the specification of the exhaust valve stem seal for 6LPA-ST series. The detail of change is as follows. Please confirm the part code in repair and maintenance of the engine.

1. Type of exhaust valve stem seal: Current type : P# 119770-91030 (color of rubber portion : gray) New type : P# 119775-11340 (color of rubber portion : green)

2. Applicable engine : 6LP(A)-ST series engine assembled from February 1st 2002 in Japan. Engine serial number ; M51201 and after

I would think the valve stem seals on the Yanmars would have been sorted out by now. Either the engine has seen an untimely death or has had the valve seals updated, it's been over a decade since they knew about the issues