Marine Diesel Engine Repower. Today’s marine engines have a long life. However, there eventually comes a time when major repairs, overhauls or engine replacement is necessary. If you have an older boat, replacing its tired old engine with a new, fuel efficient one is often the best solution.
Here at SB Marine Mechanic, we specialize in repowering both sailboats/yacht and powerboats/yacht. Oftentimes, a repower will require custom fitting to install the engine to the manufacturer’s specifications. SB Marine Mechanic closely follows the manufacturer’s installation requirements to ensure the warranty is upheld. During the process, we will upgrade all necessary systems if needed around the engine for proper operation of the new power plant.
MARINE DIESEL ENGINES:
Select the right engine for your boat’s length, displacement, and hull design. Consider prop type and determine how much horsepower your boat will need. Determine whether or not a new shaft, strut, prop, or cutlass bearing is needed. Pitch each prop to the horsepower of the new engine. How much horsepower do you need? Will the engines size and weight fit your boat? Will the engine bed need to be re-designed? How will the air intake and exhaust systems handle the new engine? How will the current fuel system handle the requirements of the new engine. Marine engine repower.
6. BENEFITS OF REPOWERING YOUR MARINE DIESEL ENGINE
1. REDUCING THE EMISSION OF POLLUTANTS:
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- The need to reduce engine emissions is often the key driver for repowering boats. This need could be driven by new emission regulations or emerging customer, owner or governmental demands.
2. IMPROVING FUEL ECONOMY:
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- Offers dual benefits of a reduced environmental footprint and lower cost. Improved fuel economy and a lower total cost of ownership is often a key goal of repower for commercial vessels ranging from tugs to fishing boats.
3. INCREASING CRUISE SPEED:
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- A common repower goal for vessels that generate revenue by shuttling back and forth on a route. These could be passenger ferries, commuter boats, offshore support vessels and beyond.
4. REDUCING NOISE AND VIBRATION:
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- For boats that have people as their primary source of income, providing a comfortable and quiet ride is key. Operators of water taxis, dinner cruises, tour boats, crew boats and river cruises can turn reduced noise and vibration into quantifiable financial gains.
5. INCREASING RELIABILITY:
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- This is a common repower goal among different types of vessels. For commercial vessels, the financial cost of downtime makes reliability an important consideration during repowers. If a boat is on the hard or in port waiting on parts or a service technician, it is not making money. In addition, minimizing the unplanned nature of downtimes is another goal of repowers, especially during a time when constrained supply chains could result in longer lead times for parts needed.
6. BETTER TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP (TCO):
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- For many commercial vessels, this is a key consideration during a repower. Things that factor into TCO include the upfront price of the engine, fuel economy as mentioned above, midlife service, and parts pricing.
This is a long list, but it is very important to think through the primary goals of your repower early on. Having this clarity will help you make better choices in the upcoming steps of repower process.
SB Marine Mechanic is dedicated to providing boaters with reliable, fuel-efficient, and eco-friendly solutions, ensuring they enjoy the pleasures of time on the water while minimizing their environmental footprint and reducing downtime taken up by trying to maintain older, less efficient engines. to schedule a consultation, click here.
