Davil1
Senior Member
Hi
looking for a switch to trawler from sail boating I just ran across a boat with Peninsula engine.
Not familiar with this engine did a search and found conflicting opinions (as always) between happy customers as well as bad experiences.
From reading looks like parts could be a problem as in availability?
Servicing could be a problem? however, a diesel engine is a diesel engine and cannot figure why should be a major problem for a competent mechanic and a reasonable handy person to keep the light maintenance (oil change, water pumps replacement etc.)
will appreciate your input as may make a difference on buying or not.
thank you for your time.
David
looking for a switch to trawler from sail boating I just ran across a boat with Peninsula engine.
Not familiar with this engine did a search and found conflicting opinions (as always) between happy customers as well as bad experiences.
From reading looks like parts could be a problem as in availability?
Servicing could be a problem? however, a diesel engine is a diesel engine and cannot figure why should be a major problem for a competent mechanic and a reasonable handy person to keep the light maintenance (oil change, water pumps replacement etc.)
will appreciate your input as may make a difference on buying or not.
thank you for your time.
David