The existing engine (VolvoPenta MD21) in our Hallberg-Rassy 41 is now 32 years old. It is still running ok, but we feel that it is time to change it for a new engine (rather than having to do it when it eventually breaks down - which is bound to happen on one of the first days of our big annual vacation sail...).
The MD21 had a power output of about 45 hp according to the original sales brochure of Hallberg-Rassy (though it is sometimes said to be a 75 hp - those marketing people...).
Any ideas on what engine to get? (VolvoPenta, Yanmar, Vetus, Kubota...?)
More power, less power, same power?
Helpful comments from people with first-hand experience of the HR41 would be greatly appreciated!
The MD21 had a power output of about 45 hp according to the original sales brochure of Hallberg-Rassy (though it is sometimes said to be a 75 hp - those marketing people...).
Any ideas on what engine to get? (VolvoPenta, Yanmar, Vetus, Kubota...?)
More power, less power, same power?
Helpful comments from people with first-hand experience of the HR41 would be greatly appreciated!