Pick a New Engine | What to Look For | Making a Blank | Removing the Old Engine | Disconnecting Systems | Mounts and Coupler | Lifting the Old Engine | Engine Beds | Shimming | Filling Holes | Flat Mounts | Landing the Engine | Exhaust System | Other Systems | Finishing Up
Repowering a Cruising Sailboat.
By Better and Don Brett
Click on the following topics, or click here to read the article straight through:
- Pick a New Engine
- What to Look For
- Making a Blank
- Removing the Old Engine
- Disconnecting Systems
- Mounts and Coupler
- Lifting the Old Engine
- Engine Beds
- Shimming
- Filling Holes
- Flat Mounts
- Landing the Engine
- Exhaust System
- Other Systems
- Finishing Up
This article is meant as a guide to the maze of repowering a small (25' to 40') cruising sailboat. Much of it is also applicable to powerboats and larger craft, but it is by no means written to supersede owner's manuals or manufacturer's recommendations. As we mention in the article, there are many ways to skin a cat, and a task as intricate and unique as repowering your sailboat will require all your ingenuity and persistence. You will need to invent, engineer, and modify. If in doubt, get a professional, or at least ask someone who knows what they're talking about. Best of luck.
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