The DA's, 3W's, and Zenoahs are kind of in a different league than the DLE. The DLE engines have been working pretty well for most people, but are a lower budget engine. If money were no object, I would definitely go with the first three over a DLE, for quality and support.

Good point on the engine weight. Better to add weight with more engine than useless lead, if ballast weight is indeed needed.

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