Hi Paul. I have now obtained quotes for the engines I referred to. The Yanmar 3YM30 is $8700, priced down to $8200 if I act in the next month, The Volvo D1-30 is $8100, an unknown price adjustment if I act in the next 60 days and the Westerbeke 30Bthree was $7100 with no time restrictions. All will require a new control panel, included in the price. The panels are basic with a tach and dummy lights. The "deluxe" panels range from $350 to $500. Installation is about $3000. The Westerbeke can use the same shaft. I have had at least one engine from each of these companies and was most happy with the Westerbeke. I like the price also. If cruising far from the U.S., the issue on the Westerbeke would be parts and service. However; it is a sailboat and I can sail it to a place where parts and service are available.
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: lists@collisters.com
  To: baba-l@ballreich.net
  Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 11:12 AM
  Subject: RE: [Baba-L] Engine re-power

  Hi Rick, I'm in the same position as you, I looked into changing to a Yanmar but the cost put me off, we pay a lot more for engines in the UK than most other places.

  I think changing to a Yanmar also means a new prop, and probably a new prop shaft due to the different direction of rotation.

  I wish you luck and please keep us posted as to how you get on.

  Paul C
  S/V Lady Stardust, Liverpool UK
  www.lady-stardust.co.uk
    

  -----Original Message-----
  From: owner-baba-l@ballreich.net [mailto:owner-baba-l@ballreich.net] On Behalf Of Rick Williams
  Sent: 10 March 2007 15:22
  To: baba-l@ballreich.net
  Subject: [Baba-L] Engine re-power

  Hi all. I'm afraid the time has come for Lorac's Volvo MD-11 to be put to rest. This is an area where I need some insights from those with past experience. Have any of you done a re-power from Volvo MD-11 to another power unit. I am considering either the Yanmar; 3YM30, the Westerbeke; 30B three or the Volvo; D1-30. I would like to know the following:

  1) What rngine did you re-power with?

  2) Was the installation fairly simple or highly complicated?

  3) Were there any clearance issues?

  4) A ball park idea of installation cost? ( probably a WEAK attempt to defend myself fromthe marine indusry treatment)

  Thanks for the help.

  Fair winds, blue water.

  Rick & Terry Williams

  S/V Lorac; Baba 30 # 71

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