Blackfin 32 Combi
Built 1988–1992 by Blackfin Yacht Corp.
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About the Blackfin 32 Combi
Researched from public sources for this model. Any individual boat may have been modified or repowered — confirm before relying on any figure.
- Built
- 1988–1992
- Builder
- Blackfin Yacht Corp.
- Length
- 32 ft
- Beam
- 11.92 ft
- Draft
- 2.67 ft
- Displacement
- 15,081 lb
- Hull / keel
- planing
- Propulsion
- inboard
- Fuel
- 304 gal
- Water
- 50 gal
- Holding
- 15 gal
- Bow thruster
- not fitted
- Stern thruster
- not fitted
Tank capacities — where the figures come from
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Fuel 304 gal
“FUEL TANK CAPACITY: 304 gallons; FUEL TANK COUNT: 1” — search excerpt (1990), southjerseyyachtsales.com · “a 304-gallon fuel capacity” — search excerpt (1990), boattrader.comListings agree with our earlier figure (from the HMY powerboat guide); no builder source was found.
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Water 50 gal
“WATER TANK CAPACITY: 50 gallons” — search excerpt (1990), southjerseyyachtsales.comOne listing agrees.
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Holding 15 gal
No holding figure was found (a 1990 listing shows N/A).
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Water heater unknown
No builder document, review or listing found that states a water heater for the 32 Combi.
Tanks are often replaced or added on older boats — check the tank labels or a survey for yours.
Thrusters and steering — where this comes from
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Bow thruster not fitted
No builder list, review or listing mentions a thruster, so our earlier figure of none has no source.
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Stern thruster not fitted
Nothing found either way.
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Steering unknown
No builder document or review found that states the 32 Combi's steering system.
Thrusters and steering are often replaced — check the units on your boat before ordering parts.
Deep-V (21 deg) from the Blackfin 32 Sportfisherman. Weight 15,081 lb gas / 17,788 lb diesel. Transom door standard. Hull material recorded as fiberglass; coring not stated in source.
Engines fitted
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Crusader gas V8 inboard (model not stated) — 320 hp, gas, twin
standard
HMY: standard 320 hp Crusader gas engines cruise about 24 kn (its BoatUS note says 22 kn), 31+ kn top.Sources: hmy.com
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Caterpillar 3116 — 300 hp, diesel, twin
factory option
HMY: optional 300 hp Cat 3116 diesels cruise about 26 kn, 29-30 kn top.Sources: hmy.com
Boats of the same model can differ — check which engines yours actually has before ordering parts.
Generator
No builder, review or listing source found naming a generator for the 32 Combi; Pascoe's reviews found cover the 32 Flybridge and 1978 Blackfin 33, different models.
Known problems for this model
No well-sourced problem reports found yet.
Engines & parts
Crusader 350 / 454 inboard gas V8 parts: good
Factory standard engine — you entered “Crusader gas V8 inboard (model not stated)”
GM-based inboard engines; Crusader (now part of Pleasurecraft Marine Engine Co.) still publishes illustrated parts manuals and sells through distributors. Go2marine stocks Crusader manifolds, risers, raw water pumps and ignition parts; Osco and Barr make aftermarket manifolds, and new GM/Crusader base engines are sold by rebuilders.
Parts sources: Crusader Engines, Go2marine (Crusader parts), 1-800-RUNS-NEW (GM & Crusader base engines)
Common problems (1)
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Clogged or failing manifolds/risers exhaust
Owners find individual risers running much hotter than the others (a sign of internal blockage) and debate replacing vs. flushing; Osco manifolds are often preferred as closest to OEM.marineengine.com · marineengine.com
Maker’s service schedule (14)
| Engine oil & filter change 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 50 hrs or 1 yr | “Change engine oil and filter — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 50 Hours of Operation / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Fuel filters & water separator 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 50 hrs or 1 yr | “Fuel Filters - Service or replace — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 50 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Raw-water pump impeller 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “Cooling System - Inspect/Replace raw water pump impeller — Every 100 Hours of Operation / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Drive belts inspect / replace 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “Drive Belt - Inspect condition and check tension — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 100 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Spark plugs inspect / replace 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “Ignition System and Spark Plugs - Clean and inspect condition — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 100 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Exhaust mixing elbow inspection 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 100 hrs or 4 mo | “Exhaust System - Check condition and tightness of all hose clamps — After 1st 25 Hrs / Every 100 Hours(1) / Once Each Ye” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Coolant replacement & freeze-point test 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 5 yrs | “Fresh-water cooled models - Change coolant — Every five years” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Engine pencil zincs 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 1 mo | “Zinc Anodes - Heat exchanger and cooler - check condition — Every 30 days” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Transmission fluid change 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 1 yr | “Transmission and "V" Drive - Change fluid and clean strainer, if equipped — After 1st 25 Hrs (Hurth Only) / Once Each Ye” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Flame arrestor & crankcase ventilation - clean and inspect 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “Flame Arrestor and Crankcase Ventilation System - Clean and inspect — Every 100 Hours / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Engine alignment check 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 1 yr | “Engine Alignment - Check and adjust if necessary — After 1st 25 Hrs / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Inspect all hoses (and cooling hose clamps) 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 100 hrs or 1 yr | “Hoses (all) - Inspect for cracks, swelling, weather checking or other signs of deterioration — Every 100 Hours / Once Ea” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Shift & throttle cable linkage - inspect and lubricate 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 100 hrs or 4 mo | “Shift and Throttle Cable Linkage - Inspect and lubricate — Every 100 Hours(1) / Once Each Year” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
| Electrical system - check connections and wiring 2013 MPI 5.0L/5.7L (350 CID)/6.0L | 50 hrs or 2 mo | “Electrical System (complete) - Check for loose or dirty connections and damaged wiring — Every 50 Hours(2) / Once Each Y” — manufacturer (2013), crusaderengines.com |
Service part numbers (18)
| Oil filter remote-mounted oil filter (MP7.4L and 2013 5.0/5.7/6.0L MPI) |
Crusader 22679 | “Oil Filter 22679 (MAINTENANCE ITEM PART NUMBERS)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Fuel filter MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008 |
Crusader 47038 | “Fuel Filter 47038 (MAINTENANCE ITEM PART NUMBERS)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Fuel filter 5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13 |
Crusader RP080026 | “Fuel Control Cell (FCC) Fuel Filter Element RP080026” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Fuel pre-filter / separator MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: engine-mounted Racor water-separating filter 47046 |
Crusader 47047 | “25 47047 Element, Racor fuel filter (Not Shown) 1” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Fuel pre-filter / separator 5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13: primary fuel filter |
Crusader R080033 | “Primary Fuel Filter Element R080033” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Raw-water impeller MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008 (raw water pump RA057031) |
Crusader RP061017 Replaces R061017 |
“Replaces Crusader R061017 (Impeller Kit with Gasket & O-Ring | Crusader RP061017)” — dealer, marinepartssource.com · “Replaces Crusader R061017 (Impeller Kit with Gasket & O-Ring | Crusader RP061017)” — dealer, marinesuppliesdepot.com |
| Raw-water impeller 5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13 |
Crusader RP061022 | “Impeller , Raw Water Pump (1) RP061022 (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Raw-water pump kit MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008 (raw water pump RA057031) |
Crusader 40064 | “40064 Overhaul Kit, Major (includes items 2, 3, 11, 14 and 15)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Drive belt MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: alternator drive |
Crusader 98210 | “Alternator Drive Belt 98210” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Drive belt MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: raw water pump drive |
Crusader 10258 | “Raw Water Pump Drive Belt 10258” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Drive belt 5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13, left-hand (LH) rotation: serpentine |
Crusader R066028 | “Belt , Serpentine (1) R066028 (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L (LH))” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Drive belt 5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13, right-hand (RH) rotation: serpentine |
Crusader R066029A | “Belt , Serpentine (1) R066029A (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L (RH))” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Spark plug MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: platinum plug |
Crusader 49078 × 8 | “Spark Plugs (platinum) 49078” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Spark plug 5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13: platinum plug set |
Crusader RP030010 | “Spark Plug , Set, (Platinum) (1) RP030010 (ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Thermostat MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: raw-water (standard) cooling, 143 F |
Crusader R026002E | “6 R026002E Thermostat (143-degree) 1 (Raw Water Cooling Components - Figure 18)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Thermostat MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: fresh-water (closed) cooling kit, 170 F |
Crusader 98203 | “5 98203 Thermostat (170-degree) 1 (Fresh Water Cooling Components 1)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| Zinc / anode MP7.4L / MP454 XLi (454 MPI) - illustrated parts manual L510008: oil cooler / transmission cooler / heat exchanger |
Crusader R168005 | “24 R168005 Zinc, sacrificial 1 (Raw Water Cooling Components - Figure 18)” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
| On-board spare parts kit (belt, cap, rotor, fuses, relays, plugs, impeller, fuel filters) 5.7L (350) MPI with FCC fuel system, 2007 on - 2013 owner manual L510001-13, LH rotation |
Crusader RK173089D-07 | “ON-BOARD PARTS KIT 5.7L (LH) 2007 TO PRESENT, FCC FUEL SYSTEM RK173089D-07” — manufacturer, crusaderengines.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Caterpillar 3116 parts: limited
Factory optional engine — you entered “Caterpillar 3116”
Supported by Cat dealers by serial number; aftermarket rebuilders (e.g., Big Bear Engine) sell parts and address known problems. Some 3116s built in France ('soft block') were problematic and owners are told to check serial numbers with Cat.
Parts sources: Big Bear Engine Company, Diesel Pro Power
Common problems (4)
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Failures in high-load use engine
3116s generally do fine in trawlers but problems show up in fast boats run near full power for long periods; poor propping that overloads the engine ages it quickly.trawlerforum.com
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'Soft block' engines engine
A batch of French-built blocks had a reputation for early failure, sometimes within a few hundred hours.trawlerforum.com
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Injectors, fuel rack and heads fuel
Owners and rebuilders report injector/injector-cup, fuel rack and cylinder head problems; good maintenance history matters when buying.4btengines.com · facebook.com
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Low turbo/exhaust mixer height exhaust
The low-mounted turbo and exhaust mixer make it harder to get adequate exhaust riser height, so the exhaust installation needs care to avoid water backflow.trawlerforum.com
Maker’s service schedule (18)
| Engine oil & filter change | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 7500 L (2000 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year ... Engine Oil and Filter - Change” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Fuel filters & water separator | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 7500 L (2000 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year ... Fuel System Primary Filter/Water Separator Element” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Raw-water pump impeller | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 7500 L (2000 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year ... Auxiliary Water Pump - Inspect” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Engine pencil zincs | 50 hrs | “Every 1500 L (400 US gal) of Fuel or 50 Service Hours ... Zinc Rods - Inspect/Replace” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Valve clearance check / adjust | 2,000 hrs | “First 7500 L (2000 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours ... Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Coolant replacement & freeze-point test Cat DEAC / conventional coolant | 1,000 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 30 000 L (8000 US gal) of Fuel or 1000 Service Hours or 2 Years ... Cooling System Coolant (DEAC) - Change” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Coolant replacement & freeze-point test Cat ELC (extended life coolant) | 6,000 hrs or 4 yrs | “Every 182 000 L (48 000 US gal) of Fuel or 6000 Service Hours or 4 Years ... Cooling System Coolant (ELC) - Change” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Turbocharger inspection | 1,000 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 30 000 L (8000 US gal) of Fuel or 1000 Service Hours or 2 Years ... Aftercooler Core - Clean/Test” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Turbocharger inspect | 1,000 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 30 000 L (8000 US gal) of Fuel or 1000 Service Hours or 2 Years ... Turbocharger - Inspect” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Heat exchanger & oil cooler cleaning | 2,000 hrs | “Every 60 000 L (16 000 US gal) of Fuel or 2000 Service Hours ... Heat Exchanger - Inspect” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Drive belts inspect / replace | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 7500 L (2000 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year ... Belt - Inspect” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Fuel injection timing check | 2,000 hrs | “First 7500 L (2000 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours ... Fuel Injection Timing - Check” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Thermostat (coolant temperature regulator) replace | 3,000 hrs or 2 yrs | “Every 91 000 L (24 000 US gal) of Fuel or 3000 Service Hours or 2 Years ... Cooling System Water Temperature Regulator -” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Sea water strainer clean/inspect | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 7500 L (2000 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year ... Sea Water Strainer - Clean/Inspect” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Jacket water pump inspect | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 7500 L (2000 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year ... Water Pump - Inspect” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Coolant SCA test/add | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 7500 L (2000 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year ... Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA)” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Hoses and clamps inspect/replace | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 7500 L (2000 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year ... Hoses and Clamps - Inspect/Replace” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
| Crankcase breather clean | 250 hrs or 1 yr | “Every 7500 L (2000 US gal) of Fuel or 250 Service Hours or 1 Year ... Engine Crankcase Breather - Clean” — manufacturer, oxfordyachtagency.com |
Service part numbers (3)
| Oil filter | Sources disagree: 1R-0658 / 324-2598 | “**Oil Filter** **CAT 1R-0658** | 3126B C7 3306 3304 3116 C4.2 3046 3066” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au · “Caterpillar 324-2598 Advanced Efficiency 3116 and 3126 Diesel Engine Oil Filter” — dealer, marineengineparts.com |
| Fuel filter | Caterpillar 1R-0751 Also: Baldwin BF7632, Fleetguard FF5324, WIX 33626 |
“Caterpillar 1R-0751 Advanced Efficiency 3116 and 3126 Diesel Engine Fuel Filter” — dealer, marineengineparts.com · “the secondary fuel filter Cat specifies for the 3114, 3116, 3126/B/E, C7, and C9 family” — dealer, allprodiesel.net |
| Raw-water impeller keyway-shaft Sherwood seawater pump |
Sherwood 17000K | “| **Impeller** | 17000K KEY WAY |” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au · “Caterpillar Marine Engines ... Common applications include: ... CAT 3116” — dealer, marisolmarine.com |
| Zinc / anode | Caterpillar 6L-2283 × 3 | “**Anode kit CAT3116** | 3 x 6L2283 2 x 6L2281 1 x 6L3104” — dealer, marineenergy.com.au · “Zinc Anode for Caterpillar Marine Engines 6L2283 NPT: 1/4”” — dealer, dieselpro.com |
From the engine maker’s parts lists, or two independent parts dealers. Numbers change with serial number and get superseded — check yours before ordering.
Model sources (1)
Other Blackfin models
- Blackfin 29 Combi 1983–1998
Researched from public sources. Spotted an error? The sources are listed above — tell us what they got wrong.