QSB or 6BTA?
Posted: Aug 25th, '16, 16:08
On the verge of a repower and any opinions that help me make the final decision would be helpful and appreciated.
A few elements...
I know the Pros and Cons of both models.
I have been thru a repower prior (put a set of 6BTAs in a Bertram33 Sportfish with 800 hrs since new at the end of 2010)
The cost difference is ok with me
The labor portion will effectively be the same regardless of selection (except inre the Helm)
The alterations are effectively the same (except the single lever controls and gauges).
I have a Great Yard and really really great backup direct from Cummins regardless of which model.
Why i am hesitating on the Model section is i am equally torn between...
Having the simplicity of mechanical
The 800 hours of experience with my 6btas.
The decades of experience i have with standard Clutch Left/ Throttle Right Morse Controls
Compared to
The advantage of Electronics integration (I own a Marine Electronics Company)
The ability to step into the more modern single lever controls/emissions/digital gauges etc.
My yard just completed an amazing 31 with QSBs and every thing they did is fresh in their minds.
I am leaning toward QSBs because in general things work out when i get out of my comfort zone and change is inevitable but again any opinions are appreciated.
A few elements...
I know the Pros and Cons of both models.
I have been thru a repower prior (put a set of 6BTAs in a Bertram33 Sportfish with 800 hrs since new at the end of 2010)
The cost difference is ok with me
The labor portion will effectively be the same regardless of selection (except inre the Helm)
The alterations are effectively the same (except the single lever controls and gauges).
I have a Great Yard and really really great backup direct from Cummins regardless of which model.
Why i am hesitating on the Model section is i am equally torn between...
Having the simplicity of mechanical
The 800 hours of experience with my 6btas.
The decades of experience i have with standard Clutch Left/ Throttle Right Morse Controls
Compared to
The advantage of Electronics integration (I own a Marine Electronics Company)
The ability to step into the more modern single lever controls/emissions/digital gauges etc.
My yard just completed an amazing 31 with QSBs and every thing they did is fresh in their minds.
I am leaning toward QSBs because in general things work out when i get out of my comfort zone and change is inevitable but again any opinions are appreciated.