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.

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...

Johnny · Johnny

I'm the new owner of a BZ482 in a Cal 25 MkII. Does anyone have estimated fuel consumption data for this engine? I realize that numerous variables will affect actual consumption, but some general gph numbers (if available) would be appreciated. Thanks.

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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	1620	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	1620	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	1242	Jul 18, 2007 by Keith
	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	3975	Jul 10, 2007 by Stanley
	Fuel Consumption (Preview) I'm the new owner of a BZ482 in a Cal 25 MkII. Does anyone have estimated fuel consumption data for this engine? I realize that numerous variables will affect actual consumption, but some general gph numbers (if available) would be appreciated. Thanks.	Johnny	5	1675	Jul 4, 2007 by Johnny
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