Mercruiser 1.7DTi 120HP

[nty]

I have the Merc 1.7d in a bayliner 652 and have been very impressed with the performance and economy. Was worried initially due to the size of the engine.

In terms of reliability I cannot comment as to date no issues. The boat is dry stacked and has a fair amount of freshwater use.

Hope that helps

 

[rafiki_]

Blinking heck!!!

That is a huge price hike in fuel costs....

Does start to make the other alternative (a large outboard or inboard V6) look pricey to run!

Still, not sounding like these small diesels are that reliable..... Saying that, every engine has problems I guess.

What is the view on whether it's a "reliable" or "unreliable" engine compared to say a 4.3 v6 or a typical outboard?

I had a Sea Ray cuddy with an " unbustable" 3.6 litre Merc petrol engine that bust! My 1.7 DTi's have been good so far for 3 seasons. They need maintenance, but don't we all!!

 

[lovezoo]

I had a Sea Ray cuddy with an " unbustable" 3.6 litre Merc petrol engine that bust! My 1.7 DTi's have been good so far for 3 seasons. They need maintenance, but don't we all!!

Whoever told you your 3.6L Mercruiser petrol engine was unbustable, is a liar, as they don't make a petrol engine that size.

 

[rafiki_]

Whoever told you your 3.6L Mercruiser petrol engine was unbustable, is a liar, as they don't make a petrol engine that size.

Not any more.