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Old 11-25-2020, 12:48 PM   #18
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Vessel Model: 1970 Willard 36 Trawler
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My Willard 36 carries 6000 lbs of ballast and is likely significantly heavier than a Manatee (though my W36 also has quite a bit less windage). My Perkins 4.236 sports 80 hp and is perfectly sized to my boat. W36s came with a number of different horsepower options with most in the 120hp. By far, the best match is the Perkins 4.236 80 hp.

Bottom line, the new yanmar in this manatee is the engine size I'd recommend. I fully understand the American Way is bigger engines, but 75 hp is likely perfect.

Peter
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