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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

09-04-2020, 09:26

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Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

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Posted By rbk

Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

For a lake boat I would install a gas outboard and call it good. Gas jobs deal with cold starts and short runs better ie starting and stopping within 15 min as you leave dock and raise sail. I would...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

15-05-2019, 08:25

Replies: 220

Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Views: 40,696

Posted By rbk

Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Haha, you haven’t had the pleasure of replacing an outboard ECU, stator or rectifier yet. They all seem to go at some point and all seem to cause the destruction of their neighbouring part. Rectifier...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

10-05-2019, 08:17

Replies: 220

Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Views: 40,696

Posted By rbk

Re: Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

-lack of available parts
-cracked/warped head/block or other major component with no available replacements
-lack of qualified mechanics/failed rebuilds
-cost to rebuild with chance that rebuild...

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