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Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

20-05-2019, 18:35

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Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

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Posted By BoatandBeach

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

Until you need more than a very modest range motoring. Otherwise I'm with you. But we're still at least a decade (probably closer to 2) from seeing battery/electric tech replacing diesel for the...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

10-05-2019, 18:49

Replies: 220

Why do people replace diesel engines in a sailboat?

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Posted By BoatandBeach

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

My Detroits are almost 50 years old. They still run reliably.

A full rebuild kit is $5k (each). A modern replacement engine with transmission is $30k (each). I'll be rebuilding when the time...

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