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Choosing a new engine for a 48´ ketch |
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Sat Oct 10 09 1:09 PM |
Jun 11 2009
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Nhschneider
My 48´ ketch (displaces 40,000 pounds and has a 37´7" waterline) has a Volvo MD40A with over 8,000 hours on it. It´s never been overhauled and I don´t believe the head has ever been removed. It..... |
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Tartan Ten Farymann L30M diesel |
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Thu Oct 8 09 9:50 PM |
Sep 28 2009
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10mbk
I recently acquired Tartan Ten and I need to rebuild/repair/replace a seized Farymann L30M. I was wondering if anyone would be so kind as to pass on any helpful information. Thanks.
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Rebuild Westerbeke vs replace |
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Wed Aug 5 09 10:37 AM |
Aug 4 2009
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Jim
My 1978 Bristol/Alden design 35´ recently had transmission issues. My mechanic has informed me that the trany needs to be replaced. Upon further analysis we discovered that this engine is not easy t..... |
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Guidance on Placement of Muffler |
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Mon Aug 3 09 9:50 PM |
Jul 30 2009
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Willmarsh3
Hi, I´m repowering my sailboat with a Westerbeke 30 B Three. I´m looking for guidance on where to put the muffler.
There is a space behind the engine that is about 2 feet fore and aft. From the c..... |
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Reengine or Rebuild? |
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Tue Jun 30 09 3:58 PM |
Jun 30 2009
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Mike
Have a Yanmar 3GMD in my Islander 36. I have about 2,000 hours on the meter but suspect it actually has a bit more than than. Bottom line is that compression in two cylinders is below 400.
A rebu..... |
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How is the propeller shaft flange secured on Volvo installations? |
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Thu Jun 11 09 9:50 PM |
Feb 2 2009
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Brian Greul
I am repowering from a Volvo MD6A to a Kubota Z500 (Universal 5411).
I had planned to remove the shaft flange. I have not been able to remove it. I have tried, heat, penetrating fluid, and a 5 ..... |
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What is the right way to mount an engine in this installation? |
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Tue Feb 3 09 4:32 AM |
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Brian Greul
I am repowering from a Volvo MD6A to a Kubota Z500 (Universal 5411). The block basically received the marinizing parts from a old 5411. It runs well.
It is going into a Tartan 27. The Tartan or..... |
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Engine Recommendations --Motorsailer |
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Tue Dec 23 08 2:25 PM |
Dec 22 2008
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Kaakre
I will be replacing a Fiat CP-3 (165 HP) in my motorsailer. I was planning on a new Perkins Sabre M135 but have heard some bad press on it.
I could use just about any new or used engine of 120-150 ..... |
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Replacing Yanmar 3HM35 |
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Sat Nov 8 08 11:46 PM |
Nov 7 2008
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Magnus Murphy
I´m considering repowering my 22000lb sailboat. I have a Yanmar 3HM35 and would love more power but the engine compartment cannot take a much bigger engine.
Any recommendations on what Yanmar ..... |
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Engine Access |
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Thu Oct 23 08 7:15 PM |
Oct 23 2008
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Hank
I need to replace my existing Volvo MD7-A engine which is serviced on the port side from an opening in the quarterberth. Access to the starboard side is limited. Are there any new diesel engines in t..... |
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Diesel-electric: driving shaft with electric motor with V-belt sheaves & on-shaft clutch |
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Tue Sep 30 08 6:23 PM |
Sep 30 2008
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Bf
I have a 24´ on deck, 34´ LOA, 10,000lb carvel-planked wood full-keel sailboat with a 10HP electric propulsion inboard drive system that works OK but has limited speed and range. I´..... |
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How much to repower with a 20 hp on sailboat |
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Sun Jun 22 08 4:39 PM |
Jun 22 2008
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Hobbit
I have been looking @ older sailboats with Atomic 4´s. When I try to find out how much it would cost to repower with a 20 hp diesel I hear everything from $6k to $13k with a mechanic doing all o..... |
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Westerbeke 20B two |
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Mon Jun 16 08 4:01 PM |
Jun 16 2008
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Bcs
We are repowering and thinking of possibly replacing our Volvo Penta 2002 with a Westerbeke 20B two. If anyone has had any experience with these or can offer any advice, it would be appreciated. |
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Repowering: Sailboats -
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Repowering Cal-39 |
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Tue May 13 08 4:33 AM |
May 12 2008
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Viking42
Looking into re-powering my Cal-39 with a lugger L844D. The boat has a Perkins 4-108. The Perkins is rated at 50 HP @ 4000 RPM. I have also read that it is rated as 40 HP @ 3000 RPM. The injector pump..... |
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New engine in my 51´ Derecktor ketch |
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Mon Mar 3 08 9:38 AM |
Feb 28 2008
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Peter Bryttne
Hi there!
I´m in the process of repowering my sailboat. Up until now she has had a 47hp Yanmar but turning her into a cruiser I want to have more power. She weighs approx 11 tonnes and the hul..... |
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