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DanEarl
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 25 May 2012 : 13:34:38
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Good Afternoon All,
Now, just a question, what do you prefer or what is the best option ??
I have an inboard Perkins diesel with an Enfield Swivel Z Drive,
I have always been lucky with inboard diesels as many places (especially where I live have tractors etc) but thinking now of the space they take up should I go for an outboard and convert the stern of my boat to take one ??
Red diesel is alot cheaper than petrol and petrol doesn't like water but at the end of the season or when I leave the boat I could take the outboard back home, I have read on this forum that I would need to make sure that the 'well' that holds the outboard has to be strong, this is no problem to construct but what are your thoughts please......
Cheers,
Dan.
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df
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 May 2012 : 17:13:21
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For inland usage only I would still go for 4 stroke outboard on a boat that size, quiet, economical, and easy to fix/service in your shed over winter, red isn't as cheap these days and any diesel spillage inside a boat stinks and lingers.
Does the engine/outdrive need to come out for any reason? If not I would wait till it does before a conversion.
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DanEarl
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 May 2012 : 18:31:29
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At present, no, it doesn't need to come out, but I was thinking to allow more space maybe I shoud remove it and just have an outboard ?
I will be using her at sea (to start with) but maybe just stay with what I have ?
Regards,
Dan.
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df
United Kingdom
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Posted - 25 May 2012 : 18:37:05
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If using at sea make sure you take the fuel tank out and flush it thoroughly as theres likely to be settled crud on the bottom that will get stirred up by the first wave to hit it and cause a blockage, it's the most common breakdown for boats used mostly inland taken out to sea.
I'd want a back up engine as well.
Where are you planning on using it?
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DanEarl
United Kingdom
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Posted - 26 May 2012 : 22:45:02
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Hi df,
I will be using the boat on the salty Moray Firth and also on the Caledonian Canal (not looking for Nessy !)
Yes, I have removed the newly installed plastic diesel tank and will give it a good clean out, also the fuel filters have been removed.
Cheers,
Dan.
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adi-n-chez
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28 May 2012 : 20:26:52
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Dan
If your Perkins is good , then I wouldnt replace with a O/B
We removed our Petrol Inboard for only one reason ! Economy ! It used a ltr a mile !!!
We do have a little more cockpit space now , but sometimes I miss my big enfield prop & those extra horses !
I believe Trevs Norman behaved nicely on the Tidal sections of the broads (Ford XLD) (Cannot for the life of me find the old pic of him flat out ! - Maybe it was on the old lost forum  )
If it aint broke - leave it !
Adi
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Deano
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28 May 2012 : 20:48:17
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I would stick with the diesel in your situation. Far more reliable and will run all day without complaint. Loads of grunt for coastal work.
Dean - Boating on the Great Ouse.
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cliveshep
Thailand
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Posted - 28 May 2012 : 21:03:24
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I agree - stick with the diesel - BUT a sensible man would get hold of a bracket and a Seagull Silver Century long-shaft and stick it in a locker just in case. They are bomb-proof so long as the coils are good and kept dry and they'll get you home if you do have a mishap on the briny.
And THAT is the voice of experience! An ancient Seagull has brought me back from a few miles out in the past!
DO NOT leave petrol in it, but take petrol and some oil with you and you can easily chuck it in the Seagull if you need it together with the oil, if you don't need it and it is not pre-mixed simply chuck it in the tank of the wife's car.
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