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I am looking at the above Taiwanese 1990 built motor yacht. Does anyone have any info on this model? My initial impression is of a quality vessel along the general lines of a Trader.
It has been well maintained and fitted with 210hp Cummins engines---are these durable if properly maintained?
Any knowledge appreciated.
 
Sorry can't help on that specific model but I do know of the yard and are well respected in the US. Not far from the Fleming and Horizon shipyards so I guess there is probably some moving about of staff here and there, generally they produce all much the same quality around the Kaoishung area so I would say she is probably a well constructed yacht. Taiwanese at that end of the market tend to be very belt and braces in their builds and foot for foot tend be a bit heavier than EU build.

As always a good survey will throw up any problems.
 
the 220 was a pretty good motor, top rating was eventually 370 hp, so they should last ok...Just keep on top of the filter changes etc and give it a regular run...
I know one guy who bought a boat with these in that had been sunk for a few months...The mechanic managed to get them going again believe it or not!!!!
 
peterbotto said:
I am looking at the above Taiwanese 1990 built motor yacht. Does anyone have any info on this model? My initial impression is of a quality vessel along the general lines of a Trader.
It has been well maintained and fitted with 210hp Cummins engines---are these durable if properly maintained?
Any knowledge appreciated.
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The Cummins B210's are just about the most simple, durable and longest production running marine engines (1987 to date) in their displacement node. Simple as a wheelbarrow, straight turbocharged engine, no intercoolers to service, replacement lube and fuel filter together cost around a tenner.

Grand Banks offered B210's as original installation for years and very popular choice as Lehman re-power in trawler yachts.
 
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Tania 40

Just had an update from pal in the U.S.

The Tania 40 is from the drawing board of Arthur DeFever a well renowned naval architect on the West Coast. De Fever designs were the basis of many trawler yachts, similar behind the scenes achitect such as Arthur Mursell of T/T Boat Designs (Nelson) over here.

Boats from the Tania yard in Taiwan have pretty good reputation in the U.S. whereas many DeFever clones out of mainland China are a little more patchy.

I would suspect vessel will have a good level of quality equipment for example Northen Lights, Onan or Wesaterbeke genny, none of your Fischer Panda or Italian throw away stuff.
 
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