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1981 seafarer 37 with new westie

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Hello, I was just wondering if you ever went and looked at this boat or had any info, I can't seem to find much and I was thinking of taking a look at her.
One thing that would put me off is the Westerbeke engine. Westerbeke's are generally pretty good BUT they screw you badly on parts. I have a 1984 W58. Finally figured out it is the same block as a Perkins 4.154. Needed a new water pump. Westerbeke $280. Perkins, identical pump $90.00 There was one difference. The Perkins was painted blue, the Westerbeke red.