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Subject: [worldcruising] Re: Repowering
truelove39@XXX.XXX
Date: Wed Aug 23 2000 - 08:04:21 EDT
"Roger & Misty Jones" <reboot@XXX.XXX> wrote:
>are all turbo diesels. I have some concern about adding the complexity of
an
>intercooled turbo to an offshore boat.
You are absolutely right to be concerned. I would never consider a turbo
engine as an auxillary on a sailboat. I happen to love my 76 HP 4-236
Perkins; it does a great job of pushing our 50,000 lb. boat through tide
rips! If you can find a used or re-built, go for it. Otherwise, check out the
newer model (67 HP):
http://www.perkins-sabre.com/Engines/M65/Features.htm
John
"Truelove" - Westsail 43
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