Please let me know what you think about Perkins Range 4 diesels (240 hp) - good or not so good.
There seems to be only a few Perkins sales/repair centers. I live in south Louisiana and the closest authorized repair shop is in Florida.
I have always liked Cummins and CAT, but I like this boat that has the Perkins diesels.
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09-02-2016 03:57 PM #1Registered Member
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Perkins Range 4 diesel engines....
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Re: Perkins Range 4 diesel engines....
The engines are ok and last a long time. Some parts are a little scarce.
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09-03-2016 02:09 PM #3Senior Member
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Re: Perkins Range 4 diesel engines....
Perkins are used extensively in industrial equipment and generators on land. I'm not sure if Perkins marinized the engines themselves or not....just check on the marine parts availability, as said.
I'd take Perkins over 2strokes anyday, but that's just me.FTFD... i drive a slow 1968 41c381
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09-03-2016 06:44 PM #4Senior Member
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Re: Perkins Range 4 diesel engines....
I have 2 250hp Perkins in a 53 SF love them start every time you hit the starter.Im burning 5 Gal an hour at 9kts there used in Masey Ferguson tractors the last one I over hauled used tractor parts in a kit that included al parts to over haul long block including new valves and springs for head for $1300 dollars .
Bob
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09-03-2016 08:29 PM #5
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250 hp a side is barely enough to dock a 53.
A 53 convertibe with qsm 11s would be a better choice.
Then again if your not fishing it you don't need to get up and go.Scott
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09-03-2016 09:21 PM #6Senior Member
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Re: Perkins Range 4 diesel engines....
It will run 16mph try docking at that speed.
Bob
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09-03-2016 10:20 PM #7
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I think I have a few times. But that's anot her story.
Scott
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09-04-2016 09:20 AM #8Senior Member
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Re: Perkins Range 4 diesel engines....
GLORY Hull # 365
Northport, NY
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Re: Perkins Range 4 diesel engines....
They liked it so much they bought the company.
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1970 36C375
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09-04-2016 05:37 PM #10Senior Member
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Re: Perkins Range 4 diesel engines....
Yep been owned by Cat for a while now. There is lots of history to goggle about Perkins.Im running original shafts 2.5 and 30x30 props with 3.75 to 1 gears and the motors sound happy.
Bob