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Libations Too:
I am starting to evaluate repower options so that when the time comes, I have a sense of what may work. I have looked at the repower photos in the links but am eager to hear what lessons were learned.

I would appreciate hearing from others who have already replaced their engine....problems getting the old engine out, what engine did you choose, problems with the install, and how has the new engine performed (speed, fuel economy, noise, ease of maintenance....oil filter, fuel filter, water pump access, etc.).  Oh, and cost info if you are willing to share.

Thanks!

Captain Bri:
Just happened to read an article in the latest Ocean Navigator on repowering a 34 ft boat with a Beta 28:  http://www.oceannavigator.com/content/installing-engine.  Since our PO had a Volvo D1-30 installed I don't have first-hand experience with a repower - but I will try to get some photos of how it fits, and some cost info.

OZ:
in the middle of a Beta 28 instal...boat show discount plus add on extras for 100 amp alternator about  $ 10k    will have photos online soon.  The engine bed modification seems to be the biggest concern.   The Beta sits farther forward on bed than Volvo MD11.

Libations Too:
With the Beta 28 did you choose options that move the sevice points (water pump, fuel and oil filter, etc to the forward side of the engine?

And did you find it necessary to cut the liner at the sink to remove the MD11C? Did you consider the Beta 25?

I look forward to seeing the photos.
Richard

selene:
I can only give you a partial answer; my PO repowered with a Westerbeke 3B before I got the boat (repower in 2005).  Somehow the yard got it in without cutting anything (from what I have seen, the piece in the galley which separates the engine cover from the under-sink door seems often to be cut).  It is a tight fit - replacing the impeller in particular is a pain.  However, there are two things I particularly appreciate.  First, he repositioned the oil filter to a convenient location off the engine - it connects to the engine with rubber pipes.  Some engines allow this.

Second, he installed a drip-free seal on the prop shaft.

Fuel filters are easy - they are just on the left (i.e stbd fwd) as you remove the engine cover. I had assumed that was the original position?

If I were to do this, I would want to take a good look at the fuel tank - if it is showing signs of age, it'll be a heck of a lot easier to replace it with the engine out.  Having the engine out also offers a great opportunity to clean up the area, and consider other upgrades (a separate starter battery is one I often think about) which will be so much easier to do with the engine compartment empty. So when you get the big decision about the engine made, start writing up the list of things you can do while it is out!!

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