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• Who has changed out a Perkins 4-108 and
  • Beta Marine 38
    • Is the 35 much smaller and lighter then the 38?
      • Same block
      • Bigger, Bigger!
        • The issue is how tall the new engine is. I've
          • You will find that Volvo, Vetus and Westerbeke
            • 38 length on deck and 18500 Displacement. However
              • Even assuming a 24,000 displacement...
                • 2600, 3200. That's a lot of RPM's to get that HP
                  • I agree
                • The Westerbeke 55D doesn't sound
                  • Parts for Volvo are expensive, but...
                    • Spray both sides of the connector with Corrosion-X
    • Is the 35 much smaller and lighter then the 38?
      • I have a Beta 38
        • What kind of a boat do you have and
          • We havea Coast 34
            • OK, Thanks everyone. This gives me some place to start the process.
  • Beta 50...
  • Perkins 4-108
    • I second that sentiment
    • That brings up a whole new set of questions.
      • Yanmar
        • I've been critical of our Yanmar, but....
          • Sail drive potential different story
            • I love the sail drive!
              • How long can a sail drive last?
                • Our two are 16yrs old and have never had a problem
                  • 16 is good life
                    • We have never had corrosion...
                      • Thanks for your real world experience Bruce
                      • special paint
                  • The only real change I made...
          • Just thought of something on warranty
            • That's interesting. As bad as the Volvo
          • Thanks, Bruce. I wouldn't have the
        • Very cool. I have plenty