Sun Odyssey 37 engine

[Guest]

Hello,

Does anyone have an opinion on the pros and cons of the different engine options on the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37(Yanmar 27hp, Volvo 29hp, Volvo 40hp)?

Richard Carter

 

[billmacfarlane]

Yanmar every time !!!!!!!! NM

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[Guest]

I would agree Yanmar every time as long as you are happy with the smaller engine.
I chose the volvo 40 to give better speed at lower revs (less noise) and for extra ''grunt'' when motorsailing into a seaway with a strong headwind.
The engine is still easy to access and I have watched when it was serviced with the engineer having no problems.
Fuel consumption has not been an issue although the longest motorsail was only 22hrs in a dead calm.
I average 6kts at 2000rpm and the boat is very responsive in close quarter handling.
In the end you pays your money and takes your choice.
good luck

 

[Guest]

Yanmar every time. Great engine reliable as hell, spares available worldwide (if your thinking of it, or just selling it) 30Hp is a bit light of a 37 footer, can you fit a 4 cylinder, if so yanmar do a 56Hp x 4.

 

[Twister_Ken]

Nah, 30 hp would be plenty, unless you plan on water skiing. Bear in mind the Jeanneaux are light for their length

 

[Guest]

When ordering my SO37 i asked for this option but was told it would not fit.This might have been a fob off as jeanneau dont make custom boats and if an option isnt on the tick box pro-forma then tough.
I think my gear ratio might be wrong though as i cant get on 'the plane' to enable water skiing ?!??

 

[billmacfarlane]

30 HP should be more than enough for a 37 ' boat , considering the Jeanneau's displacement. Couple it with a 3 bladed folding prop for a bit more bite.

 

[Guest]

Sorry Guys <s> spose 30 Hp in 37 feet is OK, but you have to remember that although I sail a lot I come from a fishing background and when you have 225 Hp turbo charged diesel in a 25 footer you can easily see my mistake? but then water sking is an option in that boat (which I hasten to add I have never used) Although I have done Ramsgate to Garrison Point (Medway enterance) in 63 mins.

 

[iangrant]

Go for the Yanmar - I've one in my 5 year old SO 37 which is heavier than the new ones - Drives 5.5 kts at 2,900 RPM, two bladed prop takes a bit to get her going (or stopping for that matter, brown trousers required the first time I took her in the marina)
Ian

 

[johndf]

I've got the Volvo 29HP on my Sun Odyssey 34. At just under 3000 revs she does around 6 to 6.5 knots. I've been perfectly happy with the Volvo so far (after 18 months).