Big Yacht Repower

Directed by Stanley D.

Big yacht repower. The Small Blocks Mercury Marine Mercury Quicksilver will soon be offering the 30L as a 100 new engine that Mercury has tooled and plans to offer as a long block crate engine and complete engine. Possible swamping with open transoms. What is more preowned boats need repowering sooner than new boats.

Mike Praolini service manager and repower expert at Nautical Ventures a boatmotor dealership and service facility in South Florida said hes seen plenty of four-stroke outboards with 2000 hours on the meter and some super-well-maintained motors with nearly 5000 hours. Tips for Repowering Older Boats. Yet theres more to consider than just bolting on new engines.

Beiswenger has worked on many yacht repowers as a naval architect with Murray and. Todays well-built boats are made to last. An old boat with mechanical problems may be next to impossible to sell unless you are willing to practically give it awayor repower.

Repowering a boat is a great way to extend the life of a fishing machine. From Stan Williams PRO. Each hour of tape in its aluminum 15-inch diameter reels weighed 20 pounds.

So under 900 Cats or Cummins could be a good substitute. Lets say its a 12-16kt boat. You gain maneuverability.

The value of your boat will certainly increase with a new engine but rarely enough to recoup the costs immediately if you are only repowering with the intent to sell. During the 2009-2010 winter we documented the repower of a 53 ft Hatteras where two very old diesels are replaced with two new high-tech fly by wire Yanmars. Home Forums GENERAL YACHTING DISCUSSION General Yachting Discussion.