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6BTA 5.9 330HP

Discussion in 'Engines' started by RossC, Jul 5, 2023.

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  1. RossC, Jul 5, 2023
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    RossC

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    How many hours is too many? It is in a 1999 trawler with 7500 original hours. I’d imagine it has a lot to do with how it was run and maintained, but is 7500 hours something to worry about assuming proper maintenance and operation?
  2. Capt Ralph, Jul 5, 2023
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    You could not give me those engines.
  3. RossC, Jul 6, 2023
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    Because of the high time or because you don't like this particular engine?
  4. Capt Ralph, Jul 6, 2023
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    I luv the engine. That is just toooo many hours with out service records including overhaul.
  5. Capt Ralph, Jul 6, 2023
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    If you luv da boat, Cummins offers great rebuilt engine packages with factory warranties.
  6. boatpoor, Jul 6, 2023
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    We see 15000 plus hours on those engines in construction equipment but they don't work as hard as a marine application and don't produce 330 hp.
  7. RossC, Jul 6, 2023
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    Didn’t particularly love the boat. 1999 Eagle trawler. We prefer an open layout. This boat was nice but made up of many small spaces rather a nice open salon, galley, dinettes area.