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thanks.

You're right. Just the engine, including VAT in the better cases, excl Vat in the worse. Beta Marine and Mermaid Marine both have engines with measurements that fit. Then my engineer will charge per day.

Many thanks.

yes, that sounds right. It was an old taxi engine and heavy!

Thanks. I don't need a skin tank as I have a fitted water tank for keel cooling but good advice.

My current engine is what my engineer described as "the oldest he's ever seen". A Newage commander. I'm not hopeful of finding the same one! I think it was an old taxi engine. It was a Newage Commander. I don't think I'll find the same again. We tried replacing various parts but it has completely seized, water got in there.

My narrowboat is 40 ft long ad my engine has died. I am researching new and recon engines but I don't know which engines are the best, price relative. For new engines I'm being quoted £4-5000. Is it better to go through a manufacturer with 3 year warranty or someone offering a deal? What is the price I could expect for a recon engine and would it be a bad investment long term? I travel up and down the River Thames and Regent's Canal. Is 37hp enough? I would really appreciate some guidance. Have quotes on new engines made by Beta Marine, Vetus, Mermaid Marine MP range and an independent dealer on Volvo Perkins and Kabuto. Any advice gladly received.Thanks!