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Old 04-23-2003
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Westerbeke opinion.

You can check for parts at:
http://www.westerbeke.com/parts/parts_kits_select.cfm?hk=2
We bought a 1986 boat with a Westerbeke W-33 with about 3300 hours. Engine sea-tested ok, but subsequent starting problems in the Fall led to the discovery of low compression and to a complete rebuild. Use $10,000 as a ballpark. Always get a compression test with an engine survy before purchasing(darn!).
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