Big Diesel Engine wanted

benc · 08-06-2011, 03:24 PM

Hi Guys

I am thinking I might take off the two 150 HPDI's and put a nice big diesel in, does anyone know of any decent engines for sale?

Thanks

Ben

bor · 08-06-2011, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by benc

Hi Guys

I am thinking I might take off the two 150 HPDI's and put a nice big diesel in, does anyone know of any decent engines for sale?

Thanks

Ben

what hp your looking at and beter what weight can your boat handle ?

benc · 08-06-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by bor

what hp your looking at and beter what weight can your boat handle ?

I'm not sure what weight it can handle, I am waiting for someone to have a look and see what they think.

I am thinking of something like a Yanmar 300HP+, current outboards weight 400Kg or so, hanging off the transom. So hopefully, having a 300hp engine in the back should be similar in weight.

Martin The Talker · 08-06-2011, 04:15 PM

What boat have you got ?

benc · 08-06-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Martin The Talker

What boat have you got ?

7.5 M Tornado Rib

Cookee · 09-06-2011, 08:16 AM

If you're looking at new engines Yanmar do a 3 litre 260hp @315kg without sterngear (we have two in a 34' boat) and the bigger 4.5 litre 370hp @ 450kg without sterndrive - either would do!

Tony Davis · 09-06-2011, 10:56 AM

I'd sell the boat complete, and buy a diesel one, it'll work out cheaper and easier.

benc · 09-06-2011, 11:02 AM

Thats the other thoughts too... but I really like my boat

I have had a look around at fast diesel boats around, and can't see much available

billy no boat · 09-06-2011, 11:47 AM

i got one that might be for sale in the near future!

Cookee · 09-06-2011, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by benc

I have had a look around at fast diesel boats around, and can't see much available

Depends on how much you want to spend - we could be persuaded to build a new boat for next year if you want our boat after November ........

bor · 09-06-2011, 06:44 PM

I run 2 mercruiser 4.2.l 320hp engines in my 32 hustler she does 72 mph on the gps

bought the boat used ( 1989) and build the 2 diesels in last year in front of bravo xr drives all brand new . cockpit fully redone have a poker run cabin .

will sell here at the right price ,want a litlle smaller boat wich I can tow legaly in europe .

benc · 09-06-2011, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by bor

I run 2 mercruiser 4.2.l 320hp engines in my 32 hustler she does 72 mph on the gps

bought the boat used ( 1989) and build the 2 diesels in last year in front of bravo xr drives all brand new . cockpit fully redone have a poker run cabin .

will sell here at the right price ,want a litlle smaller boat wich I can tow legaly in europe .

Ill swap?

PerformanceDodge · 09-06-2011, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tony Davis

I'd sell the boat complete, and buy a diesel one, it'll work out cheaper and easier.

Tony is right, i'm converting my Cougar from outboard to inboard diesel and its a lot of work and not straight forward. Also unless you find a cheep hull and cheep engine, it much cheaper to buy the boat you want. Its just that what I wanted has never been made.