I looked at Beta on their web site and no prices? I guess I need to call them and talk turkey. I think Steve has these Beta’s , but shipping might be worth a Buick. LarrySent from Windows MailFrom: n4lbl alan.schulman@... [AlbinVega]Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 5:07 AMTo: n4lbl alan.schulman@... [AlbinVega]
My cousin & I replaced my old volvo penta with a betamarine 14 which fit well into the engine space. We also installed a new shaft & a 2 blade folding prop. the vega moves well, but we don\'t push it, we may get 6 knots, but I\'m not in much of a rush when I\'m on the water, as the longer I\'m on the water, generally the happier I am...from myphone nn
My cousin & I replaced my old volvo penta with a betamarine 14 which fit well into the engine space. We also installed a new shaft & a 2 blade folding prop. the vega moves well, but we don\'t push it, we may get 6 knots, but I\'m not in much of a rush when I\'m on the water, as the longer I\'m on the water, generally the happier I am...from myphone nn
... and the support from the maker is outstanding.As far as power, my Vega had a 13hp Yanmar 2GMF and Campbell Sailer three-blade 13RH9 prop and would do 4 knots at a fast idle, 6.5 knots flat out, and was never any problem in strong winds or currents. My Ballad has the same engine, but a later 16hp version, also with three-blade Campbell Sailer 14RH7 prop and has more than enough power for these PNW waters.When you look at the blades on these props they are so skinny you wonder how they would generate thrust, but they do, and do it well.Peter