Thanks. Do they empower the cape dory 28 with Universal or Beta because of the engine mount spacing. I would much rather not have to repower...
Thanks both of you. I knew Beta used Kubota blocks but not that Universal did. Did not know some, I presume newer (?) Volvos where Asian made. The...
I have been looking at some older pre-owned sailboats in the 24 to 28, possibly up to 30ft range. Moderate to heavy displacement, such as Cape...
Check out Bruce Robert's website. He has plans, cutting files, and/or kits available. Depending on the type of boat you are interested in, he...
Thanks WestVanHan & Fast Fred. I was thinking of a cruising speed between 5&6 kts. The boats 28ft. waterline gives a theoretical hull speed...
Thanks Fred. I am going to research the Perkins now. With a dry exhaust and keel cooling what marinization would still be required? Electrical...
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Thanks guys. The dealer just specifies the h.p. range. I have yet to get his study plans. Very preliminary at this point. The 353 DD may be...
Hello, I need experienced opinions on appropriate inboard diesel of approx. 60hp for a steel trawler (new construction, displacement hull)....
Hello, If you are still out there please send an email. It has been a long time. I still have some of the exotic (for my locale) flytying...
Hello, I see on Chesapeake Marine Designs website that at least one steel LIT 30 has been constructed to at least the bare hull/shell stage....
