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Cat C 30 3412 Price

Discussion in 'Engines' started by rmjranch, Oct 23, 2013.

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  1. rmjranch, Oct 23, 2013
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    rmjranch

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    Looking to buy a boat that has Cat C30, 3412, 1450 HP engines. They were installed in 2004. What approximately would those engine have cost, without installation, in 2004? What would a similar engine cost today, without installation?
    Thanking you in advance.
  2. dsharp, Oct 23, 2013
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    Ocean Marine shows a price of 85k for remanned and 160k new. I assume that's bobtail price.
  3. rmjranch, Oct 23, 2013
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    Sorry What does Bobtail mean?
    Thanks
  4. franzmerenda, Oct 23, 2013
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    Engine only, no gear ;)
  5. Capt Ralph, Oct 24, 2013
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    Not sure the C30 is the same as a 3412. I asked this a while ago and was told a bunch of different lines. When the dust (bs) settled, I understood it was a different engine. Still no expert on Cat stuff.
    You looking at bad engines or just trying to figure a value?
    ,rc
  6. Capt J, Oct 24, 2013
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    The C30 is based off of the 3412 and is the same block/ heads etc......The C32, is a totally different engine and animal altogether.
  7. Capt Ralph, Oct 25, 2013
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    I thought it was but gave in. I'm not a CAT expert.
    Thanks.

    ,rc
  8. Capt Ralph, Oct 25, 2013
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    Still curious on this?
    If your looking at a ship to purchase, I would hope a surveyor has looked at the engines and gears. Any failures or problems noted causing your inquiry?
    Can you comment on any issues or recommendations from the surveyors?

    Inquiring mind thing...
  9. rmjranch, Oct 25, 2013
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    The engines on the boat, I am looking to buy, were replaced. I was trying to get an idea of what the total refit cost. I had no idea what a new engine would cost. Of course I will have a complete survey. I just bought a $3,000 Cat computer, so my mechanic can go thru my engines. If I go for the other boat , he can use it for the survey. Really a great piece of equipment but not inexpensive
  10. karo1776, Oct 27, 2013
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    This may or may not help... I have a couple used 3412s which I will trade for a couple new C32s... if you pay for the cost of the swap too... that's a joke don't take seriously!

    Anyway, I would replace your engines with the newer models while you are at the problem. And, buy them new. Why is the cost of the instal is very much a large part of the changeover particularly if they are not accessible throughout the deck.

    You might want to check out this thread and video... it shows the process.. The gentleman having it done replaced 3412s will the C32s the 3412s had hardly any hours but the owner was a CAT dealer and wanted to upgrade. Why buy the engines new or as authorized rebuilt/remanufactured is to know what you are getting is good and the benefit of a real warrantee is important (CAT cannot comment on others). Any other type of purchase is only on say so...

    http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/technical-discussion/20833-cat-engine-re-power-video-love.html