Kevin A Wright
Member III
Last fall after my Universal M25 crapped out I decided a repower was the best option rather than a rebuild (I am rebuilding the M25 for resale in case anyone is interested). Was never happy with the 21hp output in the 35Mk3 when running into a wind or chop which happens all too often around here.
I ordered the Beta 30 on October 26. The local Beta rep advised it was a 4 to 6 week delivery. Well Covid had other ideas and the new engine arrived the third week of January. Since I had already pulled the boat to get started, I've had a few extra months of yard fees while I twiddled my thumbs waiting for arrival. But when it did, it's a beauty!
Despite the assurances and measurements of the Beta rep, we did have to modify the engine bed to have clearance for the tranny in back and the oil pan in front. I went with the regular oil pan rather than the low profile after being assured there was going to be room which did save me a few hundred and whacking out some fiberglass I suppose is cheaper to do anyway.
Also figured out the shaft had to be cut back by about 4 inches as the prop was way to far from the cutlass bearing for my tastes. (this is before cutting it back)
But there is plenty of room in that engine compartment for the Beta 30 and it's an extra 9hp for only an extra 15 lbs compared to the Universal. Along with the ease of maintenance with the Beta I'm looking forward to the upgrade.
Of course put in new exhaust hoses, waterlift muffler, hoses, repacked the stuffing box, etc, etc. as long as there was easy access. Hope to launch on Thursday and after a day for final trials and adjustments, start a 2 day trip from Port Townsend to her new home in Port Orchard.
Kevin Wright
E35 Hydro Therapy
I ordered the Beta 30 on October 26. The local Beta rep advised it was a 4 to 6 week delivery. Well Covid had other ideas and the new engine arrived the third week of January. Since I had already pulled the boat to get started, I've had a few extra months of yard fees while I twiddled my thumbs waiting for arrival. But when it did, it's a beauty!
Despite the assurances and measurements of the Beta rep, we did have to modify the engine bed to have clearance for the tranny in back and the oil pan in front. I went with the regular oil pan rather than the low profile after being assured there was going to be room which did save me a few hundred and whacking out some fiberglass I suppose is cheaper to do anyway.
Also figured out the shaft had to be cut back by about 4 inches as the prop was way to far from the cutlass bearing for my tastes. (this is before cutting it back)
But there is plenty of room in that engine compartment for the Beta 30 and it's an extra 9hp for only an extra 15 lbs compared to the Universal. Along with the ease of maintenance with the Beta I'm looking forward to the upgrade.
Of course put in new exhaust hoses, waterlift muffler, hoses, repacked the stuffing box, etc, etc. as long as there was easy access. Hope to launch on Thursday and after a day for final trials and adjustments, start a 2 day trip from Port Townsend to her new home in Port Orchard.
Kevin Wright
E35 Hydro Therapy