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Replacing Yanmar 2GM with BD722 questions
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I am considering replacing my 25 year old Yanamr 2GM, with a new Beta BD722. My boat is a 30' Seafarer, (book disp. 8600lbs, crane said 10,000 bs loaded) A couple of questions: 1. Can the beta be ordered to fit the existing 2GM mount dimensions. I see the width is similar, but iz think the BD722 mounts ar...
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Beta 43 married to a Volvo saildrive
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Have you married a Beta 43 to a Volvo saildrive before? I have a friend who considering the exchange his existing Volvo 43T, for a Beta 43, but wants to use the existing saildrive. Is this economically feasible?
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Jenain
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Storage of engine
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I just bought a used Beta 20 with 170 hours on it. I am building a new sailboat and won't install the engine for two to three years. I was going to change the oil and coolant then run it for ten minutes or so, drain the fuel, before storing it indoors. Is there anything else I should do?
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Scott
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exhaust problems
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Hey Farron, Keith here, s/v Saga (the Allied Seawind 30' ketch). My exhaust system snapped at a weld a few inches aft of where it exits the engine (BD722). I removed it, had it welded, and re-installed it, but was still worried about it. I am in Wrightsville Beach, so I called Josh from Specialized Mar...
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cruise
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Hot Water Tank
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Stanley: I still have not finished installing my new Beta 38 since the yard was unable to lift it into the boat before we returned home for the holidays. However upon my return I have a couple of issues I will need to address prior to starting the engine.
1. I have decided that for the time being I will not...
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