deep denial
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Thinking of buying a boat with a dolphin (petrol) engine. Does anyone know if they are reliable compared with small diesels?
dolphin engines
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sailorman
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i believe the agent / repairman in in Bodmin
they have complex electrics
24v start
V everything else with a lot of relays to switch circuits
they are a 2 stroke petrol, very simple engines but being 2 stroke not as economical as diesel but very quiet
they have complex electrics
24v start
V everything else with a lot of relays to switch circuits
they are a 2 stroke petrol, very simple engines but being 2 stroke not as economical as diesel but very quiet
deep denial
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How about reliability? I don't like the thought of a spark being necessary. Reminds me of trying to get my old Morris started on damp mornings!
sailorman
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to go from ahead to reverse /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Stop engine /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif move switch, start engine ( instantaneous as 24v kick ) now in reverse with engine turning in opposite direction to ahead /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Stop engine /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif move switch, start engine ( instantaneous as 24v kick ) now in reverse with engine turning in opposite direction to ahead /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
oldharry
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Modern Dolphins have gearboxes like the rest of us. I believe they abandoned the heart stopping 'stop /start' reversing sequence at least ten years ago.
Reliability? The engine should not get particularly damp, and provided the plug caps and Ht cables are in good condition, there sould be no problem. Most outboards are petrol, and tend to be more exposed than a inboard. Doesnt stop people using and relying on them! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Its not just ancient Morrises that use petrol engines which need sparks to make them work. How about a wet day on the Motorway with all that spray going up into the engine compartment?
And the great thing about the Dolphin is you can unbolt it, carry it ashore and take it home in the boot of the car, if you need to do things to it /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Reliability? The engine should not get particularly damp, and provided the plug caps and Ht cables are in good condition, there sould be no problem. Most outboards are petrol, and tend to be more exposed than a inboard. Doesnt stop people using and relying on them! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
Its not just ancient Morrises that use petrol engines which need sparks to make them work. How about a wet day on the Motorway with all that spray going up into the engine compartment?
And the great thing about the Dolphin is you can unbolt it, carry it ashore and take it home in the boot of the car, if you need to do things to it /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
yoda
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The modern Dolphin (with gearbox) is an extreamly reliable piece of engineering. The ignition is all electronic so provided you can keep the control box dry (very easy) you just need to make sure the HT leads don't get soaked. Never had a problem with damp electrics, non starting etc. They are also very light, economical and simple which keeps the bills down. PM me if you want any more info on either the new or older engine as I have had both.
Yoda
Yoda
Sans Bateau
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Reminds me of trying to get my old Morris started on damp mornings!
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Less Morris more Wartburg Knight! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Reminds me of trying to get my old Morris started on damp mornings!
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Less Morris more Wartburg Knight! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
