Volvo Penta MD 11c with 110 sail drive

[Markis]

I have a 77 Aloha 34 ft sailboat and would like to replace the motor as there are issues where I need to rebuild it. What other engines could I use that would work on this boat? Does anyone know what original engine was in this boat? Im not necessarily looking for a new engine but a used in good order. Im looking for any suggestions or options for this issue. thanks

[Captsteve53]

Doug R posted and had good comments on this a few years back , as:

Probably the easiest solution is to find another MD11c or 11d in better condition than yours and install it to your existing saildrive.

The 110s saildrive uses a rubber element connector similar to a "love joy" coupling between the engine and saildrive which will require some machine shop fabrication to adapt another type of engine to fit your existing saildrive. It could be done, but will be expensive.

The best solution, but also expensive, is to replace the entire engine and saildrive package with a new, current model engine and saildrive. Volvo makes adapter kits to allow current engines and saildrives to fit your old saildrive bed, and this gives you the advantage of newer technology, warranty, parts availability, etc.

I would look at the Volvo D1-30 engine and 130s saildrive package. It's smaller, lighter, quieter and more powerful than your old engine and will fit in the same space with no problems. And it allows you to sell your old engine and drive as a complete package.

DougR

Cheers Steve

[Captsteve53]

Dont know if you have checked this info on your vessel but good data

ALOHA 34 sailboat specifications and details on sailboatdata.com

Forgot to say The small Yanmar sail drive packages are pretty well thought of these days

Home - Yanmar Marine

Cheers Steve