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| Advise on an engine for a boat |
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jerry
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2001 - 11:28 am: | 
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hello all,
i am looking for a advise and a dependable engine to install in a boat i just finished building. its an old looking 18 ' semi displacement traditional built. i was building for an older man who passed away before completed so i am hopeing to make it desireable to someone. right now i have a 27 hp 2 cyl dsl VM industrial air cooled engine that is , it just dosent fit the boat. i`am not sure how much hp i really need. you can pretty much see where she floats, a little higher at the stem and a little lower aft then the paint, i`am still hopeing she`s more semi dis. than a displacement hull, means a big difference in hp needs, a different engine could move some weight aft, input or comments welcome, i`am not a boat builder, carpenter -woodworker, this is # 1, she is definitly solid,
thanks , jerry,
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Bruce
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2001 - 11:59 pm: |
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Jerry; If the 27 hp you have gives reasonable performance;You might consider looking for a servicable Graymarine Sea Scout 4cyl 25hp motor.They are relatively common.Look up Duby Marine on the web in Buffalo N.Y. He has a number of refurbished small 4 cyl engines in inventory in cluding a perkins or two.He may give some good advice if you E-mail your photo to him.Owners name is John Dubikus. |
jerry stiles
| | Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2001 - 07:29 pm: |
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thank`s bruce, no rock unturned here. jerry |
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