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gilbert · gilbert

My A4 only gets about 1500 RPM at maximun, according to the manufacturers chart that gives me around 9 hp. I want to keep my cost to a minimum and am now rethinking going from a 20 to a 16hp engine. Question, the 16hp engine is a direct replacement but gets its max rating at 3600 RPM and 14hp at 3000 RPM...

garrick martin · garrick martin

I have the BD 1005 28 hp. The engine has been running hot, but not overheating, so I had a mechanic clean the heat exchanger out. When I ran the boat this weekend under normal conditions it overheated. I still have good raw water flow and the impeller is in good condition. Could an air lock in the clo...

Last Echo · Last Echo

I have a problem with the belt on my BD1005. I have replaced several belts and have had two belts wear through while underway. I have aligned the pulleys as best I can and keep the belts tight. Anyone have a similar problem or a solution?

Gitana-F38 · Gitana-F38

I am probably going to replace my Westerbeke W-30 in my 1978 Cal 34. The engine requires a V-drive. What are the implications of connecting to a V-drive? Is there an option to reverse the location of the exhaust?

matso · matso

Hi, I'm repowering my CSY 44 sailboat (displ. 37,000 lbs). Old, original engine was a Perkins 4.154 with a B/W 2.91:1 Transmission, both have been disposed of. Many CSY owners consider the original (which I believe is rated at 60 hp) to be not enough power. Newer models and many re-owers use the 4.236...

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	Catalina 30 repower (Preview) My A4 only gets about 1500 RPM at maximun, according to the manufacturers chart that gives me around 9 hp. I want to keep my cost to a minimum and am now rethinking going from a 20 to a 16hp engine. Question, the 16hp engine is a direct replacement but gets its max rating at 3600 RPM and 14hp at 3000 RPM...	gilbert	1	2514	Jun 1, 2009 by Stanley
	Overheating (Preview) I have the BD 1005 28 hp. The engine has been running hot, but not overheating, so I had a mechanic clean the heat exchanger out. When I ran the boat this weekend under normal conditions it overheated. I still have good raw water flow and the impeller is in good condition. Could an air lock in the clo...	garrick martin	7	7483	Jun 13, 2011 by Stanley
	BD1005 Belt Slippage (Preview) I have a problem with the belt on my BD1005. I have replaced several belts and have had two belts wear through while underway. I have aligned the pulleys as best I can and keep the belts tight. Anyone have a similar problem or a solution?	Last Echo	4	1570	Mar 10, 2009 by Last Echo
	V-Drive (Preview) I am probably going to replace my Westerbeke W-30 in my 1978 Cal 34. The engine requires a V-drive. What are the implications of connecting to a V-drive? Is there an option to reverse the location of the exhaust?	Gitana-F38	3	4150	Feb 22, 2009 by Stanley
	CSY 44 Re-Power (Preview) Hi, I'm repowering my CSY 44 sailboat (displ. 37,000 lbs). Old, original engine was a Perkins 4.154 with a B/W 2.91:1 Transmission, both have been disposed of. Many CSY owners consider the original (which I believe is rated at 60 hp) to be not enough power. Newer models and many re-owers use the 4.236...	matso	2	3185	Feb 10, 2009 by Nashira
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