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Good luck with your FOIA request, let us know if you get some results. Also, after commenting above I looked at my USCG documentation and mine is like yours, builder is unknow, and our Californian was built in 1983 as well.

The hull number you have indicates it was manufactured by JMC and if they look it up they will find it was manufactured in California by Marshall boat company. From google: Every vessel manufactured since 1984 has been required by the US Coast Guard to have a unique 12-digit HIN which works much...

I don't know if this will help but my Californian has a data plate inside with a size and number stating it was built in1983 by Marshal, in CA. I am surprised you don't have any other documentation with the hull number, insurance papers? . I am guessing you don't have a state title because it...

Every situation at sea is unique. Imagine if you attempted to assist with tow and later find out a claim was filed against your vessel for damage from the tow. His word against yours and the first question your insurance would ask is did you act as a tow vessel? Thankfully you did not throw...

Skippy Jack, No worries I did not think you were, my point was only if you found a really nice boat that fit your criteria and it had 3208's keep it on your short list. I see you mention lower fuel and yes the older inline six engines are more efficient and a "little" less to maintain. If we go...

Nothing wrong with well cared for 3208's. Mine are 40 year old 300hp, pushing 5 thousand hours. They are still running strong and the easiest starting diesel I have ever owned. The guys on my pier with newer diesels have had lots of issues. CAT 3116 needed a new head, the guy with Volvo's has...

If you are using the heat more than the AC you might want to look at Flagship AC, the unit installed on our boat uses a real heating element, it's not reverse cycle for the heat. We also have a diesel heater like the truckers above that we used when it's below 32, this heats the boat up fast and...

38 foot Californian with 2 3208 300hp turbo's, indicated temps are at 1500rpm 180 and it will go to above 190 running wide open, I like to cruise 8-10 kts then run them hard after a few hours to burn off any carbon.

Automotive interior shops might be willing to do it at a fair price if you can find one close to the boat. Good luck.

3208 yes oil pans can rust, still good reliable motors. However, one of ours did develop a leak in the oil pan at one of the oil drain wields, repaired with JB wield 8 years ago and no leaks since.

Our 38 Sedan powered by 300 hp CAT 3208’s likes 8-10 kts, I ran up to 3000 rpm and made 19kts, with a clean bottom but that creates a lot of heat and I assume burning tons of diesel so probably not good for these 40 year old beast.

Bkay, Just an FYI, if this is a renewal and you are short on days at sea the CG will allow you to do an open book exam and skip the hours sea service requiment.

ccampbell78, Congratulations, we looked at your boat as well, the reason we passed on it was I was committed to staying single engine for economy. Now I have to come clean and confess we just purchased a 1983 twin engine, and agree it's about who chooses who.