Picking your brains again...

[CaroleDennett]

Hi

Thanks for all the help on my questions yesterday. The chap who wants me to share the costs of the boat thinks I've taken some sort of genius pill....

I think you've convinced me that I'd really rather have a diesel engine - even if I have to have an older boat. Although I understand there are arguments on both sides...

Now - Someone has pointed out a boat that has had its petrol engine replaced with a new duo prop diesel engine. Is there anything inherently wrong with that? What sort of questions should I be asking? What are the potential pitfalls?

I'd really appreciate some more advice. Thanks in advance.

Caz

 

[Whitelighter]

Nothing wrong with it, happens alll the time on older boats. It's worth getting a surveyor to check the installation is true and properly done. Find out what age the engine is and whether it hs the correct gear ratio and drive i.e. is it matched to the engine or just the old petrol leg.

Other than that, no problem at all. Just a better boat really.

 

[rickp]

Unless its White Eagle II perhaps?

Edit: ie. get a survey to be sure the job is done properly and check the conversion has been done by someone with a decent reputation...

Rick

 

[Whitelighter]

I was speaking generally - and i did suggest a full survey.

 

[rickp]

Sure. Sorry, was perhaps a bit obscure, am on the phone at the mo...

Rick

 

[Whitelighter]

well go away and come back when you can give us your full attention! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[rickp]

Look - just 'cos you've not got a boat within easy reach..... /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Rick

 

[Whitelighter]

Ouch! That was a bit below the belt.

Are you out and about at the weekend?

 

[rickp]

See Pm, best let the thread get back to the subject at hand /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

Rick

 

[Talbot]

in addition to the valuable advice already posted. Some diesel engines can be a bit heavier than the original petrol. This can cause trim problems so see where the fuel tank is in the boat, and if on sea trial day it is at the back of the boat and nearly empty, or in the bows and absolutely full, start asking questions about trim and comparitive weights. (can do the same trick with full or empty water tanks!)

Check how easy it is to access the engine, especially things like water intake strainers, water pumps, oil filters etc

See how neat a job they have made of the necessary changes to the wiring.

check how old the wiring is and whether it is tinned.