Hey guys, I'm trying to become a Carver owner. Put an offer in on a nice 430 Carver CMY with cummins 6BT's . We really like the layout and this boat is very clean for the year with some nice upgrades. During the engine survey they noted (and I saw as well) an "alarming" amount of blowby coming out of the starboard engine. It ran fine but did get pretty hot, noted 220 deg at WOT. Oil samples came back with 633 parts iron on that engine listed as critical. The mechanic says the blowby combined with what would be high cylinder wear tells him the engine needs to be replaced.

The seller was quick acknowledge and is willing to deal. The brokers first offer is to split a new engine at estimated 30k.

I'm considering the boat still but my question to you guys is how hard is it to get engines out of these? The mechanic said sometimes they have to take out a window to get them out. Just wondering how much of the boat has to come apart to help me decide if its worth going this route and having the engine replaced.

Thanks for any info.