re power 1968 38 Hatteras with 440 HP yanmars

[Boatsb]

I don't think the question here is should be repower and what would be ideal. Sounds like he's getting a good deal on the Yanmars which might make an inexpensive repower viable. I'm not too familiar with those engines but 3300 hours shouldn't be much for quality modern diesels. I would have them thoroughly checked out before getting too deep into it but don't write them off unless 3300 hours truly are high for those engines. Years ago a guy I know picked up a pair of 800HP 3406 Cats cheap. They had nearly 8000 hours on them. He bought them expecting to major them before install. Engines surveyed well and minimal work was done. He ran those for at least another 1000 hours before selling the boat. These engines are far from our old Detroits. If they're decent and priced right, this may be a nice budget minded repower. Not every boat or owner warrant an all or nothing approach.

Thanks Jack. I was waiting for Jim to talk him out of them and see if I could get them cheap.