As I read all of the issues that everyone manages with Diesel engines. I have 2 words. GO ELECTRIC. Now that I am doing it ...I am SHOCKED at the realization of the dozens of maintenance issues/ items that are completely eliminated by removing the diesel engine. Not to mention the environmentally toxic elements!! For the vast majority of casual / day sailors it simply makes no sense to keep a diesel engine when this alternative exists. The aggravation of constant maintenance and expense as well as unreliability overall on an older sailboat relying on multiple systems to properly work is enough to convert to Electric. I am in the process of installing the Thunderstruck 10 kw motor (4k + t/s) and 2 LITIME lifepo4 48v 100 ah batteries / charger (2500). Labor around 3k. Peace of mind: worth EVERY PENNY TWICE OVER!
No more fuel, oil, seawater, coolant, annual service, heat exchanger, water filters, engine zincs, raw water strainer, muffler, hoses, transmission and a million other issues that come with original systems. The water heater rusted out a while ago and replaced with low volt 110 plug in. I pulled the black tank etal and converted to simple compost system long ago. I also pulled the range to remove propane except for outside bbq.
Focus is to daysail with light coastal sails. Yes, generator, wind, solar can all be additional options if needed...but after just 2 years of "basic boat maintenance...ie: BOAT"... imagine a life with none of that!!! , AMAZING! SV Mariah | Ericson 32-200 San Diego
No more fuel, oil, seawater, coolant, annual service, heat exchanger, water filters, engine zincs, raw water strainer, muffler, hoses, transmission and a million other issues that come with original systems. The water heater rusted out a while ago and replaced with low volt 110 plug in. I pulled the black tank etal and converted to simple compost system long ago. I also pulled the range to remove propane except for outside bbq.
Focus is to daysail with light coastal sails. Yes, generator, wind, solar can all be additional options if needed...but after just 2 years of "basic boat maintenance...ie: BOAT"... imagine a life with none of that!!! , AMAZING! SV Mariah | Ericson 32-200 San Diego
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