[NYMarine1]

I have 8.1s in my '03 35 open and the thought has crossed my mind that my only option when they pass on is a diesel conversion as the 8.1 long block is no longer manufactured (to the best of my knowledge).

I researched prices for a diesel conversion and economically it def seems to be a better choice to sell the boat, at least for my year and model, which is depressing.

Al Grover's on Long Island does a ton of diesel conversions.  We looked at a 31' Tiara repowered with Yanmars prior to purchasing the 35 and the receipts for the conversion far exceeded the value of the boat (100K+): removing old engines, cleaning/repainting the bilge, new motor mounts, new shafts/struts/wheels, tank conversion, controls/elecs...and the actual engines themselves..LABOR.

I imagine the cost for repowering my 35 with cummins would be close to $130K.  I have 900 hrs on my 8.1s and hope to get another 300-400. 

By that time, I think trit21 is going to want to buy a new 43 Open and sell me his 35 with diesels w/ice blue hull and gas strut stairs.

Just some thoughts.