Perkins Diesel VS Yanmar Diesel Showdown!

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I was recently chatting with a friend who is buying a 1990’s Beneteau that he wished came with a Yanmar, but actually has a Perkins and he was worried that it might be a downside to this particular boat. We recently did an episode on the history of Yanmar in sailboats because they’re so popular and every sailor seems to want one, but what about Perkins? Are they just as reliable with a parts network just as good? Are they easy to fix for the DIY sailor? Let’s find out! This week, everything you need to know about your sailboats Perkins diesel engine!

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