We used to have a Stoke on Trent built boat with a 1937 4LK fitted.
A beautiful engine which proved very reliable.But and the gigantic but,I knew nothing about them and needed outside help.
For chug chug along the canals too powerful on idle with the 24" prop she sucked the canal water away.
Many complaints about cruising too fast past moored boats on idle !
Rivers were the place where the power shined.
If money no object then fine but being poor I was a nervous wreck in case the engine went wrong.
It always gave pleasure to look at the polished beautiful engine every day.
They are scarce and those who build and service even more so or at least will be rhe case as time goes on.
If you can afford one and the up keep of one then I say do it.
