QSB or 6BTA?

[bsmart]

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.

[John F.]

What yard are you using?

[Tony Meola]

I think Jimmy Your the qsb's in his boat.

Electronic is great as long as you don't have a failure. But since you are in the business you would be able to trouble shoot the issue yourself.

[Navatech]

I've sent you a PM, please check you PM's.

[Navatech]

bsmart, I'm going to PM you the phone # and name of a friend of mine who's a marine tech working on these (and other) engines... He services boats (mostly) in Hyannis, MA... You can talk to him about reliability, maintenance issues and so forth regarding both of these reposer options...

[bsmart]

What yard are you using?

Worton Creek

[John F.]

If you go to check on it sometime when its at Worton Creek and want company, let me know. I'd like to tag along.

[JimmyG]

Two seasons on my QSB 380's and love them! I have had no issues at all

[bsmart]

JohnF--- will do --I have some work there and have to head up there either later next week or the following week.

[bsmart]

JimmyG -- Thanks-- that's the direction I am heading.