repowering Catalina 34

[nightfighter]

My buddy, jimmynohat, has a blown atomic power plant, currently out of the boat. Any suggestions as to whether he should rebuild, buy new, or consider another power plant for his 34. Any thoughts as to what wil fit in the engine bed? Having seen some twenty years pass since last working as a paid skipper, i am still a fan of the perkins 4-108 block. Any comments would be appreciated.

 

[Charlie]

Easy Repower

Nightfighter!!My free advice to you would be to repower with a Universal Diesel. The model M-25 XPA or B One is 23hp and the other is 25hp. They are both drop-ins for your boat. There is also an M-35 which is a 35hp. I know that they use this one on the Catalina 36 but I am not sure that it is a drop-in for your boat? My boat, 28 MKII is powered with the M-25XPA and I think that it is a great engine, plenty of guts and easy to take care of. There are also some other dollar advantages with this engine.Good luckCharlie

 

[patrick boole]

gas vrs diesel

i remember reading about different engines and one thought stands out. the writer stated that due to the inherent dangers of gasoline engines on sailboats he wasn't even going to talk about them. my sentiments. this migh start the engine war again but i believe in what he said.