You'd probably just be better off buying something like an RLM 31 with twin diesel inboards on outdrives with an engine bay you can stand in, hang on a minute I know where there is just such a fine boat for sale.... Oh yes it's mine!
Because I am a self taught engineer it was easy for me to fit. I was lucky and found the engine brand new on ebay for a 1/4 of its new price and the boat already had an enfield leg.How much it has cost me I don't have a price You need to keep looking for a suitable boat. I found a norman 25 with a perkins diesol engine in it which is about 50 HP Although it does need a refit.
1. If the engine is oil injection then they run better at low revs than pre-mix engines 2. You must have a second power source in any tidal waterway, on a norman 20 that means a secong engine 3. Get the biggest 4 stroke outboard you can afford/fit/the bracket will take, and use that most of the time. In open water its not a big hassel to control the engine from over the back of the transom 4. As has been said check the strength of the transom.
Norman 20 Engine choice for coastal use
Posted - 22 Nov 2015 : 21:52:49
