Seen a 20 with a Kubota diesel fitted - 'Voortrekker' came over from Holland with engine & just about planed on the Soar.
May be a good choice if the price is right - Is your Yanmar not up to the job then ? (I recall a certain wooden boat that moved 'gud-enuff' with a Yanmar (Even out in the wash)
Adi
Sewer Tubes ? I'd rather have a D**ncr*ft (Only Kidding)
I don.t think the Yanmar is powerfull enough especialy with the rain we get when on rivers also reliabilty and spares. Kubota spares are easier to get but should not need because I am putting a new engine in
I was surprised at what the Yanmar single could do in a clinker hull , we struggled to keep up on the Trent !, The Kubota tho is a much better bet , I looked at replacing our petrol inboard with one years ago but went for the Honda BF15 with a transom conversion.
A little noisy tho maybe ? Maybe not so much a problem on a 32
Adi
Sewer Tubes ? I'd rather have a D**ncr*ft (Only Kidding)
The few minutes I used the engine when I tested the boat before I bought it I was surprised how well it went. I don't know the power because the ID plate is missing I only reconised it from Photo,s. But it will be for sale when I take it out If any one is interested.
inboard
Posted - 04 Jul 2012 : 19:42:39
with a Yanmar (Even out in the wash)