Engines

She's powered by twin Hino EH700 175 hp naturally aspirated six-cylinder diesels — basically solid Japanese truck engines. A lot of mechanical work has gone into both, and they've fired up with no issues for us.

Engine room

Access to the fuel filters, oil filters and belts is good for a boat this size. The engine room also houses the battery banks and switches, Magnum inverter/charger, fuel manifold and transfer panel, generator raw-water plumbing and the water heater.

Owner maintenance checklist

• Check oil and coolant before every start; check transmission fluid on the dipstick.
• Inspect raw-water pump, heat exchangers and hose clamps for weeping ("blooming").
• Drain Racor bowls; carry spare elements.
• Keep the bilge clean and oil-free before running bilge pumps.
• Replace zincs at 50% wasted.

Parts