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I like the idea, but she'll probably roll like a ******* with the mast cut down. Just sayin'

Perhaps consider buying a set of plans from DIX and modify to your requirements. His plans are excellent. After poring over a set of his drawings for a few months and seeing how everything comes together, you could make more informed decisions about changing anything to suit your needs, and...

Marcoh, 2 x 160HP engines sound perfect. If anything, they may be on the large size - assuming Continuous Duty engines. The Deere 6068TFM75's would be great, and I would even consider a pair of BETA 150's.

KiethO, More than a year has passed. How you getting on with your project?

JMOLAN, another question; do you want an engine with a light, heavy or continuous duty application? How many hours per year are you anticipating using the engine? I'm assuming a light weight engine is of paramount importance?

Marco, I have a different perspective from Missinginaction, yet we share the same maintenance and operating views. I have experience with NOGVA CPP systems, and they are robust, reliable, and cost effective. Some CPP are are actually simple systems, and as you know, offer beneficial features...

Hi Marco, Regarding the engine HP selection, please advise the anticipated fully-loaded displacement of the vessel.

Interesting question, I'm keen to see the responses. Lots of commercial boats are set up with this exact configuration (I work on them), but I do admit to not seeing any recreational boats (yachts) set up like this. I agree with your points put forward.

Hi Kieth, A great rule of thumb when talking about boats is: "Light weight, Fast, & Cheap". = you can only have two. You simply cannot have all three. I think you may have to increase your budget. Sub $100K is not going to do it I'm afraid, sorry. Kurt Hughes is a genius, and his build...

Hi Kieth, I specialize in Long Range Cruisers and can recommend vessels to suit any budget, and $budget$ seems a good place to start. The vessels you describe above range from around $300,000 to $3,000,000 but I'm unclear what your actual desired budget is? Also, are you intending to build...

Hi, If it were me, I would choose (in order) BETA, Universal, then Volvo. However ALL of them are great engines and you cannot go wrong. Beta's are known for the serviceability access, Universal's are usually large blocks (for their size - lower HP per litre = robust), and Volvo's have been...

Hi James, Sorry, I think you've got the wrong boat in mind, for such a journey. If your heart is stuck on this particular boat (which I totally understand), then fly up to WA, and buy the boat there.

Hi Skip, If she was my St. Pierre Dory, I'd fit a smaller modern engine in her. I have two suggestions, and both are robust and proven. no. 1. Yanmar 2YM15 14HP / 570cc / 24.2 HP/L no 2. BETA 14 13HP / 479cc / 27.8 HP/L Either of...

Hi Skip. Merry Christmas! What will be the final displacement of your new boat? Then I'll come back to you with a few options.

Mr. Milad You will find what you need in this book,, I have a copy & I highly recommend it. Answers to almost everything for your boat. Elements of Boat Strength, by Dave Gerr