finding an engine

[NappyP]

Im in the market for an engine, but I do not know where to look. I prefer to get an inboard or an in/out hybrid. Internet research has been surprisingly unhelpful. Everything points me in the direction of Vovlo Penta. Although they are nice engines, they are a bit pricey.

I was wondering if anybody had some good resources. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks. I look forward to contributing to this board, once I know what im talking about.
-p

http://www.dieselenginetrader.com/

http://www.dieselenginemotor.com/

http://www.klassenengine.com/

[J3]

NOLA is New Orleans Louisiana region ?

What type of boat, how large, how fast do you want to go, and how many hours use per year?

[NappyP]

Yep, Im in the greater New Orleans area.

I do not have any specifics yet. I am currently researching the whole DIY process.... Id like it to be in the lower to min 20' range. It is also going to be a cruising boat that will see most of its use in the Gulf of Mexico, so I would like it to have a decent amount of speed. probably around the 40 knot area. As for its hour usage... Who knows. Best guess would be around 50 hours a year.

If im barking up the wrong tree, let me know. At this point of my 'build' im all ears, and open to any advice.

[FAST FRED]

For an inboards check out Cruisader, same chevy 350 blocks as Volvo, but far better engineering on the conversion parts.