Marinising.

Discussion in 'All Things Boats & Boating' started by Biggles, May 22, 2010.

  1. Biggles
    Joined: Nov 2009
    Posts: 9
    Likes: 0, Points: 0, Legacy Rep: 10
    Location: N.E. Essex

    Biggles Junior Member

    Is there a good source of information on marinising as car derived diesel engine?

    I would like to use a 6 cylinder BMW engine.

    Biggles
     
    Biggles, May 22, 2010
    #1
  2. gonzo
    Joined: Aug 2002
    Posts: 16,803
    Likes: 1,721, Points: 123, Legacy Rep: 2031
    Location: Milwaukee, WI

    gonzo Senior Member

    Yes, there are hundreds of threads here about that. Overall you get the same advice. Unless you want to do it as a hobby, it will cost you more than getting an already marinized engine and probably be less reliable.
     
    gonzo, May 22, 2010
    #2
  3. Biggles
    Joined: Nov 2009
    Posts: 9
    Likes: 0, Points: 0, Legacy Rep: 10
    Location: N.E. Essex

    Biggles Junior Member

    Hi

    Thanks for the reply. How so? Briefly of course :)

    Edit to say. I have about 18 months to do this and I am an engineer.

    Biggles
     
    Biggles, May 22, 2010
    #3

  5. apex1

    apex1 Guest

    As mentioned by Gonzo, there is a whole departement on marinizing on this Forum!

    But in short:

    buying all the parts (if available) and marinizing a engine which is probably not set up to work in a marine environment, often comes out more expensive than buying a second hand marine engine.

    as said, briefly..............the rest where it belongs.

    Regards
    Richard
     
    apex1, May 22, 2010
    #4
Forum posts represent the experience, opinion, and view of individual users. Boat Design Net does not necessarily endorse nor share the view of each individual post.
When making potentially dangerous or financial decisions, always employ and consult appropriate professionals. Your circumstances or experience may be different.