I recently purchased a 1980 37ft Beneteau Evasion with a 60Hp Ford Fenwick diesel. Beneteau has no manual for this boat I am looking for an engine maual can anyone help me?
60Hp ford diesel
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Probably a Fenwick marine conversion of a 2.5 liter Ford "York" diesel.(but I am guessing) . Going to be a tough one to find, I think.. The Lehman guys will probably know about this engine, but I don't think it is one of theirs..
The York is the engine used in many of the London Taxis and was used for stationary service.. ??
The York is the engine used in many of the London Taxis and was used for stationary service.. ??
Hi I also just bought the Evasion 37 in Gibraltar. I have on board a Haynes Manual for Ford Transit late 1970's. The Transit used either a Perkins engine or Ford. The book has details on both. Parts are available easily in Europe - I got hold of a head gasket in two days in small town in Portrugal. This book gives details to rebuild the engine if required. These books published in UK but must be out of print by now - may be available on ebay (UK).
I am living in London and will get back to the boat - now in Southern Portugal - around year end. I did a lot of work on the engine. If you have specific questions I may know the answer ( doubtful ) but might also be able to find out more here. I could also look out for the manual using contacts in motor industry. The Haynes manual is superb but obviously does not cover the mairinized parts. THe only one a little less than obvious is the modifiaction of the brake vacuum unit into the raw water pump.
I am living in London and will get back to the boat - now in Southern Portugal - around year end. I did a lot of work on the engine. If you have specific questions I may know the answer ( doubtful ) but might also be able to find out more here. I could also look out for the manual using contacts in motor industry. The Haynes manual is superb but obviously does not cover the mairinized parts. THe only one a little less than obvious is the modifiaction of the brake vacuum unit into the raw water pump.
Manual FORD 2400 series (2401 E - 2402)
You will find a manual of the FORD 2400 Series by following this link:
http://www.motoren.ath.cx/Download.php?filename=/ford/Ford2400.pdf
This manual applies to the 2401 E (4 cyl.) as well as to 2402 (6 cyl.) as well as it shows some graphics oft seawater cooling.
You will find a manual of the FORD 2400 Series by following this link:
http://www.motoren.ath.cx/Download.php?filename=/ford/Ford2400.pdf
This manual applies to the 2401 E (4 cyl.) as well as to 2402 (6 cyl.) as well as it shows some graphics oft seawater cooling.
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Hi,
I am looking to purchase a Evasion 37 DL, how does she sail, what is your general feeling with her??
What windforce does she need to get at 5.5-6 kts? Does she go windward at all?
I have no ambisions to cross the Pacific, but what do I have to expect at bad weather?
Thanks in advance,
Plamen
I am looking to purchase a Evasion 37 DL, how does she sail, what is your general feeling with her??
What windforce does she need to get at 5.5-6 kts? Does she go windward at all?
I have no ambisions to cross the Pacific, but what do I have to expect at bad weather?
Thanks in advance,
Plamen
Dear Plamen,
First of all: I am not that experienced with this ship, as I am a quite new co-owner of this ketch; having said this, these are my experiences:
General Feeling: yes, this is not a racer, but a really reliable cruiser. It has no intention to stomp an keeps the course (good trim provided ...)
Windforce to get 5-6 kts: depends on the sailing location and the conditions of the sea.: we are located in Croatia - Kvarner Bay (Island CRES); May, June & September, October always good wind available ("Bora").
The hull speed is calculated approximately as the square root of the waterline length of the vessel in meters multiplied by the factor 2,43 (=knots). The waterline of this ship is 10,5 m, so the hull speed results in approx. 7,8 knots (max).
In addition, you have to take in consideration your tonnage: water, diesel, equipment, crew .... and the condition of your hull ("vegetation" ...)
With respect to all these variables, you can not expect a correct answer, but as a general rule:
3 bft: use your engine or have a lot of time
4 bft. quite fair, but no satisfaction
5 bft: best practice
6 bft: best practice & fun for experienced sailors
7 bft: too much for leisure sailors, even experienced
8 bft: hope, you are moored
8+ bft: The construction itself allows more than the crew ... (Unrig, jocks tight and hope of weathering)
Windward:
Fock & Besan without mainsail: no
Mainsail only: yes
Due to the fact, that this is a ketch, the point of angle is not midship, as the mast of the mainsail is not midship. Keep trimmed, and you will have no problems.
What to expect in bad weather:
You can definitely trust this construction. Unrigged, the engine is strong enough to strike the waves (provided, you have the 60 HP equipment).
Hope, this helps,
brgds
Klaus
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