[killarney_sailor]

I need a new heat exchanger - well technically my engine does. I check and got a quote for a Westerbeke HE for $725. Found an aftermarket unit, made in the USA for $98. I even have a can of (overpriced) Westerbeke paint so I can make it match. Something wrong with this picture? Not all of the crooks are on Wall Street.

 

[sony2000]

The particularities of the market place. Go for it.

 

[SVTatia]

... I even have a can of (overpriced) Westerbeke paint so I can make it match. Something wrong with this picture? Not all of the crooks are on Wall Street.

I found that VHT engine enamel SP152 (Ford Red) is almost a prefect match for the Westerbeke red, however, what does not match is the price at seven bucks.

What did go wrong with your HE and which engine do you have?

 

[tempest]

Wow...I paid $400.00 for a replacement a few years ago, and gasped at it. You're obviously a much better shopper than me. Care to share the source of your find?

 

[JimMcGee]

Care to share the source of your find?

Yes please post.

FWIW You may have to fabricate brackets. Not a huge deal but part of the project...

 

[Faster]

Seakamp Engineering in Bellingham got me a replacement core - same day - for our Bowman HE.. not $100 but not $700 either.. Apparently they stock unfinished cores and complete to length on order. Wouldn't be a tough thing to ship.. Worth an inquiry?

http://www.seakamp.com/

 

[rugosa]

WB should be watching SN

 

[killarney_sailor]

The company is

Mr. Cool Marine Products: Marine Coolers, Exhaust Parts, Anodes, Filters and Cooling Kits

I asked a questions a couple of times and they replied very promptly. The engine is a W58 that was installed in 1990. I assume the problem is just old age. I will keep the old heat exchanger and see if I can get a new core.

 

[miatapaul]

Just looking at the link, looks like the $98 is for the oil cooler, not sure if that is what your looking for. Looks like the coolant coolers are about 129 still excellent resource if the quality is good. Has anyone used them?

 

[Faster]

I see they have my 'Bowman' core at $284... not a bad price comparatively.. We paid more from Seakamp but got it same day after driving to Bellingham.

 

[tempest]

Thanks Faster and Killarney...both links bookmarked!

 

[priscilla]

I'm interested as to what happen to your heatc exchanger?

 

[bvander66]

On previous boat had a W21, heat exchanger went and they wanted crazy price for new one, got an after market with same volume specs and mounted it off engine on bulk head and saved major $ and gained better access to transmition.