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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

16-11-2020, 10:20

Replies: 220

Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Views: 40,688

Posted By stormalong

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

Yes there are issues with overpowering.

First, pet peeve: Tell us what boat you have. It makes answering questions easier.

On to your question:
Is the boat strong enough to carry the...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

09-04-2020, 09:36

Replies: 220

Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Views: 40,688

Posted By stormalong

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

8-10 k sounds high to me. You could probably replace a two cyl engine for that price. Also, if you could get the engine out and to an engine rebuilder away from the marine trades the price would...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

17-05-2019, 09:29

Replies: 220

Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Views: 40,688

Posted By stormalong

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

Wow, interesting comments on Beta Kubotas. I have had mine since 2003, installed myself. There is only one zinc in the heat exchanger. Now with over 4,000 hours and the only repairs have been a...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

16-05-2019, 14:33

Replies: 220

Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Views: 40,688

Posted By stormalong

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

Their marketing says different. Try to find Yanmar parts in New Zealand or Tahiti. You will be spending a lot of money on air freight.

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

16-05-2019, 13:15

Replies: 220

Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Views: 40,688

Posted By stormalong

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

Perkins 4-108s are not junk but they are outdated. It is an engine based on the 4-107, designed in the 1930s or '40s and upgraded in the '60s.

I am also not a fan of engines that claim to be...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

10-05-2019, 08:56

Replies: 220

Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

Views: 40,688

Posted By stormalong

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

My reason was that the old one (Perkins 4-108) was leaking oil from the main seal due to blowby and it needed a rebuild. Rebuilds are a crapshoot. You will not know the actual cost until it is...

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