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New engine for Far Cove
Hi,
As soon as I sell the appt, I'm repowering Far Cove (36ft sailboat). The existing engine is old, tired and underpowered. 21hp is NOT ENOUGH for a 36-ft boat! However, I don't have a lot of space, so I need something that's about the same size, but hopefully more power, and also hopefully as quiet, smooth, and reliable as the ol' M25 has been! Options I'm looking at: 1. Universal M25XPB: 26hp, pretty much exact, drop-in replacement. Basically the same engine, bored/stroked a bit to get an extra 5 hp. 2. Westerbeke 35D: 31hp, 3" longer. Have to build a new engine cover, but I THINK I could shoehorn this in. I think this is the engine the new C36's have. 3. Volvo MD2030: 29hp, slightly larger. Probably an easy fit, size-wise, but I would expect mods to engine mounts, exhaust, etc. Comments? In particular, would the Volvo be quieter/smoother than the Universal or Westerbeke? Any other options/mfrs I should be looking at? Lloyd Sumpter "Far Cove" Catalina 36 |
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