Finally fed up with our old Volvo Penta 2003 engine and MS2 gearbox, now both more than 30 years old; they've got to go!
The obvious replacement is a VP D1-30, similar specification, a little lighter, but, the engineer told me, rather wider in the posterior, such that the gearbox and bell housing may not fit in the space available. His suggestion was to move the engine forward, which would reduce the already inadequate cabin sole area by about 20%. We are unhappy with this.
Other possibilities are Yanmar 3YM30 or BetaMarine 30, both slightly lighter and of similar specification, though the position of alternator/oil filter/ dipstick etc are reversed. There may be more, of which we are unaware.
Has anyone replaced the engine on a UK F35? and if so, with what, and how well did it work out?
I have no idea if the original US design has the same size engine compartment, since there is no aft cabin, but any experience reading Volvo, Yanmar or Kobuta engine replacement would be welcome.
I need to decide what to choose next week, so thanks in advance for any early comments. Enjoy the rest of the sailing season!
Gerald