I have recently purchased a 1978 Hunter 30, that has no motor, shaft or prop. I am looking at my options to re-power the boat and was considering an outboard motor as opposed to another inboard. Has anyone done this with this model boat ? Or if you have any input on this topic I am open to all suggestions.
inboard or outboard motor
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If it were my boat I would install a new/rebuilt Yanmar 2GM20 rather than an outboard. It will cost more but will enhance the resale value of the boat.
Terry Cox
If it were my boat I would install a new/rebuilt Yanmar 2GM20 rather than an outboard. It will cost more but will enhance the resale value of the boat.
Terry Cox
Your best bet is an inboard. You could probably get away with a 15 hp outboard but due to the size of the boat it may be difficult to access the engine for raising/lowering. Also unless you install remote linkages shifting gears and controlling the throttle will also be difficult. Does the 1978 30' have a sloped transom? If it does it would make mounting an outboard even trickier.
Yeah - go with an inboard diesel.
Manny
Yeah - go with an inboard diesel.
Manny
Manny
An outboard isn't a good idea for a boat as large as ours. Motoring into the waves will make the outboard come out of the water as the boat pitches. When the weather is rough and there's a problem with sailing, the motor becomes critical. The day I bought my boat, I motored for 6 hours into 18-20kts and 4-6ft waves. It was my first experience with an inboard diesel, and I was delighted with it.
When I had a Catalina 22, the outboard was adequate because the boat was basically a daysailer and it only weighted about 2500 lbs. I didn't often go out when the wind was really up, and I didn't go far. Your 30 is closer to 10K in displacement. You'll want at least 20 hp on an inboard if you need to motor into 20kt winds with any reasonable speed.
An outboard isn't a good idea for a boat as large as ours. Motoring into the waves will make the outboard come out of the water as the boat pitches. When the weather is rough and there's a problem with sailing, the motor becomes critical. The day I bought my boat, I motored for 6 hours into 18-20kts and 4-6ft waves. It was my first experience with an inboard diesel, and I was delighted with it.
When I had a Catalina 22, the outboard was adequate because the boat was basically a daysailer and it only weighted about 2500 lbs. I didn't often go out when the wind was really up, and I didn't go far. Your 30 is closer to 10K in displacement. You'll want at least 20 hp on an inboard if you need to motor into 20kt winds with any reasonable speed.
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