Section 07
Repower & buying
Replacing an engine, installation and commissioning, used-engine surveys and ownership costs.
51Repowering a Boat in AustraliaPlan a yacht or motorboat repower: when to repair instead, what the surrounding systems add, and how to budget a complete Australian installation.52Marine Diesel Installation and CommissioningUnderstand marine engine beds, alignment, fuel, cooling, exhaust, ventilation, electrical integration and commissioning.53Surveying a Used Marine EngineInspect a used boat engine properly: records, cold start, fluids, load test, oil analysis and drive checks, and the findings that change the price.54Marine Diesel Ownership CostsBudget for marine diesel servicing, haul-outs, saildrive work, repairs, spares, fuel and eventual replacement, so the yearly cost holds no surprises.