Beta Marine Engines

George Barlow · George Barlow

My Yanmar 2GM (originally installed in 1983 in my Beachcomber 25) is coming out. Which Beta would replace it?

sloll · sloll

I have a BD1005 engine with a high output alternator installed two years ago. After raising the sail (noisy, windy conditions) I pressed the kill button and turned off the key. Unfortunately I didn't press long enough and the engine was still running when I turned off the key. Did I blow the diode?...

syresolution · syresolution

I am considering a Beta 16 as a replacement for a late 1960s Volvo MD1. How close is the footprint? This is in an Elizabethan 29 built by Wauquiez in 1967.

GVDK · GVDK

Hi, I recently re-engined my Vancouver 27 with a beta 902. All in all very happy with the outcome, powers the boat nicely with some reserve power for strong winds and or sea states. However, I recently notice a significant vibration in the engine felt right through the boat when dropping down in spee...

k38bob · k38bob

I'm having a hard time getting all data together. But it seems the Beta would be lighter (how much?) and have better fuel economy (up to 2x better I think). What about vibration? What about power (vs rpm)? what about the sail drive compatibility on thruhull "hole"? I assume I need the beta sa...

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	Yanmar 2GM Replacement (Preview) My Yanmar 2GM (originally installed in 1983 in my Beachcomber 25) is coming out. Which Beta would replace it?	George Barlow	1	1450	Aug 15, 2007 by Stanley
	blown alternator diode (Preview) I have a BD1005 engine with a high output alternator installed two years ago. After raising the sail (noisy, windy conditions) I pressed the kill button and turned off the key. Unfortunately I didn't press long enough and the engine was still running when I turned off the key. Did I blow the diode?...	sloll	1	1440	Jul 27, 2007 by Stanley
	Beta 16 as replacement for Volvo MD1 (Preview) I am considering a Beta 16 as a replacement for a late 1960s Volvo MD1. How close is the footprint? This is in an Elizabethan 29 built by Wauquiez in 1967.	syresolution	1	1052	Jul 18, 2007 by Keith
	BETA 902 transient vibrations (Preview) Hi, I recently re-engined my Vancouver 27 with a beta 902. All in all very happy with the outcome, powers the boat nicely with some reserve power for strong winds and or sea states. However, I recently notice a significant vibration in the engine felt right through the boat when dropping down in spee...	GVDK	9	2545	Mar 10, 2009 by Stanley
	Yanmar 2gm (sail drive) vs Beta 602 sail drive (Preview) I'm having a hard time getting all data together. But it seems the Beta would be lighter (how much?) and have better fuel economy (up to 2x better I think). What about vibration? What about power (vs rpm)? what about the sail drive compatibility on thruhull "hole"? I assume I need the beta sa...	k38bob	1	3747	Jul 10, 2007 by Stanley
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