Hello everyone,

I am placing an offer on a 1986 36 Sedan. It has the 3208T's rated at 320HP. There are no hour meters on the bridge and I am still researching if the clocks are located as Hatteras states they should be on the battery switch panel. The genset is showing 6,000 hours with a complete rebuild of both the engine and generator electrical portions in the past two years. I suspect that this is the ballpark number of the mains as well unless gensets average higher times than the mains. What type of hour time to rebuild do the 3208T's average before a major. I am aware that they cannot be done in frame and have to be hauled and done at a overhaul facility.

I am only concerned is that if these are up against the clock and need to be rebuilt the cost will be close or exceed the purchase price of the boat. Your input would be greatly appreciated.

Season