Would buying a C&C 40 with an original engine be a good idea in 2021? We are running some numbers here and it is basically a choice between upgrading and replacing. Coquina is 48 years old now and it is time to do some $$$ upgrades or buy another boat with much of the work done. We found a used C&C 40 that looks gorgeous below, the interior beats most used boats of that era. She seems in good shape, but the engine is original with 3,000+ hours. An Atomic 4 per the manual should be rebuilt at 3,000 hours if FWC, a raw water cooled version would be very lucky to get that far in salt water. The Yanmar is FWC. I frequently hear that diesels can last 10,000 hours, but then again a significant number of boats from that era are for sale with new engines.
Also re the rod rigging - the mast is out for the winter. With the rigging easily accessed, what would the cost be of a rigging inspection to assure that the rod is still good. Thanks! Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35 MK I Kent Island MD USA
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