435 3208's??

waggles02673 · Post by **waggles02673** » Thu Jul 26, 2018 2:53 pm

Wondering if Cat 435hp 3208's can fit in a 86 or later 33 SF?

Post by **dougl33** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 7:32 am

You probably could, but unless you're getting the engines for a song, there are better diesel engine options out there. I know I would not go near any boat that had that particular 3208 installed.

waggles02673 · Post by **waggles02673** » Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:53 am

Doug Thanks for getting back to me.

IRGuy · Post by **IRGuy** » Sat Jul 28, 2018 9:53 am

The story I have been told is that the max power that Cat 3208s can put out reliably is 375 HP. Anything more than that is asking for problems. I believe cooling is one of the issues. In any event I would do a google search to learn more. Cats 3208s were great engines, but, like most diesels if you ask them to do more than they were designed for their service life is shortened. IMHO I would walk away from these engines.

Chum Bucket · Post by **Chum Bucket** » Sun Jul 29, 2018 12:29 pm

375hp is as high as I would go with the 3208s. There are other powerplant options for our boats, but 3208s are still a great engine with proper care and use.