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Old 03-01-2015, 09:05 AM   #60
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Originally Posted by FF View Post
I'm surprised those engines couldn't be extracted from inside the boat.

Taking an old engine to pieces to deep 6 it is not the problem.

Taking the NEW engine to pieces will require big buck labor to put it together and keep a warrente.
What warranty? I'd never repower with a new engine(s). Secondly, the premise in this instance was to run the boat at reduced speeds/power, so the replacement engines would be in a much, much smaller package....probably fit through the hole for the stripped V12 block. If not, make the hole slightly bigger. Chopping a hole in the hull is crazy.

I've actually looked quite closely at repowering a stabilized Hatteras yachtfish or cockpit motoryacht with one mid sized turbo six...say in the 350-400 HP range... driving the two existing transmissions through a splitter gearbox (or a splitter chain drive box from Ramsey Silent Chain). The engine room in those bigger Hatts is begging for that set up. Spectacular stabilized coastal cruiser and live aboard for reasonable money. If you wanna go slow...do it in style.
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