Which diesel engine?

[Kilter]

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Bukh, Bukh, Bukh. /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
DV24, can be started on the handle, very useful for those "blonde moments" when one finds one (or swmbo) has run all the batteries flat! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Raw or fresh water cooled. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Does not know when to lie down and die. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Simple maintenance. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Great after-sales service. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Spares (if ever needed) are relatively cheap compared to some makes. /forums/images/graemlins/crazy.gif
DV24 even comes in a Turbo version giving 30+hp if that takes your fancy. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif
Reliable. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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Seconded! /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[macd]

I re-engined 2 seasons ago. Principle factors were cost, reputation, price and availability of spares and ease of fitting. In my case the latter was something of an irrelevance, since the previous BMC was so wide across the bearers that new ones would be required in almost every case. You may find that some engines suit your existing bearers/engine space better than others, so it's worth comparing drawings of your old engine, if available, with potential new ones. If you PM me I still have basic physical dimensions of most engines in the 25-30bhp range but you'd need to get onto individual websites for detailed drawings.

Chatting to other yotties and mechanics and checking on this forum produced adherents for every brand (and a much smaller number of disappointments).

The one thing that ought to be quantifiable – cost – is clouded in mystery. Almost no supplier will offer an engine price on their website, and yet when you finally extract a figure by phone or post, it’s instantly made meaningless. Before even the slightest attempt at bargaining, everyone offers a discount. From then on, it’s up to you but the best deals are often to be done at shows.

In the end, Kubota’s reputation for economy and smoothness, and Beta’s for superior after-sales service, cheap spares and truly accessible service points swung me towards their 28bhp BD1005. One bonus (maybe shared by some others) was their option of a polyvee alternator belt rather than a primitive V-belt which in my view has no place on any engine in the 21st Century. I'm not saying the Beta's the only choice, far from it, but I'm totally satisfied with all aspects of mine.

 

[ChrisE]

Another vote for Beta, pre and post sales service excellent. We bought ours at SIBS and were offered a VAT off discount plus an upgrade of the altenator. engine cost £4000 roughly the same to fit, see below

The one thing I would recommend is that if you are going to re-engine make sure that all of the bits that are assoiciated with the engine are replaced a the same time (inc new drive shaft, exhaust system, etc, etc).

 

[dickh]

I've justv re-engined from a Thornycroft T90 to a Beta 25HP with 2:1 gearbox. Very pleased and got a good deal from the London Boat Show. Also delayed delivery until I was ready. Also for £100 more made special wide feet so I didn't have to make new engine bearers(the ONLY supplier who would make special feet).
I could have got a Vetus Mitsubishi cheaper but it didn't have a sump pump, the seawater pump was at the side, and no chance of special feet. I also got a spares kit thrown in. I installed it myself, checked by local Beta engineer and all OK.
Go for Beta!

 

[MarkJohnson12345]

I went for the Betamarine a couple of years ago.

Cannot fault the engine, but it did take a lot of faffing around to sort the beds out.

Thus this advice to go for a newer version of what you already have is good sense.

 

[Pye_End]

Check access to services on engine before deciding. No point in buying an engine where you cannot reach the oil filter!

 

[sailorman]

Might be worth a look

http://www.bath.ac.uk/~ccsshb/12cyl/