Repower C&C 34

[Dragonflyers]

Hey Sailors-

I am repowering my C&C 34.

The old Yanmar is at its leaping point- good for parts still running well!

Any suggestions?
We are considering a 09 Yanmar 28.9 horse.

Any thoughts on Props to put with?

thanks
Alexandra
Captain of Dragonfly

[tommays]

I sail on 35 Mark I that does fine (7 knots )with a 13.5 Beta and while i can see going a bit bigger like the 3 cylinder 20 for smoother running I don't know that the boat really needs that big a motor ?

[COOL]

Most people will think this to be far fetched,
but have you considered an electric propulsion system?

[redhead78]

Hi Alex I am new to the forum, and am in the middle of repowering my Jeanneau 38'.I looked at Volvo,yanmar,and decieded on Kubota,34HP,4cyl.Iam in jersey,and I am dealing with a Co, in Conn, called sound marine. I decieded on Joe as he is a Mom and Pop type show, and he treats you like a person.This is a big job and I have a lot of questions and am impressed with his support,and willingness to explain things, and I have not spent a dime yet.I should be ordering in next 2 weeks. Sorry about the spiel......Red

[tommays]

We used Joe also he may seem mom and pop BUT sells a LOT of motors and is a substantial dealer

[redhead78]

Hey Joe, I agree, what I think I was trying to covey was, dealing with Joe was pleasant, he lets you feel like you are his only customer. I find this is rare these days. Red

[Dragonflyers]

Thanks for the responses- we are on the West Coast - I have an old friend who is my shipwright- he is doing the install. The best thing is that he has the same boat and knows it well.
As for the motor power- we have an 18 now and are significantly under powered. In a sea we have a hard time making headway. And on a good day we travel 5 knots. A new Campbell Sailor may solve that issue but many have suggested the next size up.
As for Izuzu I have heard they are loud. We dont have a ton of space for insulation and soundproofing. They also shimmy a whole lot? from what I hear. Is this true? Do the bennifits out weigh the downsides?

I dont know what a Beta is - its probably a girl thing... I would love to get into electric power...but I am going to wait until the research is in and others have been the proto types With three kids on board power is important.

thanks for ideas
Alex

[redhead78]

Hey, Alex, the west coast also has a large Beta Kubota Dealership, check out online,you will find it. These engines are made in UK, and are starting to build up a good rep around the sailing communities. I looked into both Yanmar, and volvo, both are overpriced parts are expensive. I know they have a big following and there are people that swear by them. I agree all are very good products or they would not be at the top of the heap. I chose the Kubota 35HP,I am changing everything from the seacock, to the exhaust,also am bringing it out the transom. Drive train from coupler to propeller, so I have my hands full. The support I am getting from Sound Marine Diesel in Conn is fantastic. Red

[blt2ski]

Red,

You have a sunshine 36/38 do you not?
Are you keeping pics to send to Malcolm at the jeanneau owners site to show what you have done?

Marty

[redhead78]

Marty, yes I have a 38' Gin Fizz sloop. I have kinda lurked around the Jeanneau site , saw Malcoms name , he seems to know alot about boats, Jeanneau in particular. I am at the point where I have cleared out my old engine, clean, clea clean, the bilge and engine area,what a mess...I reinsulated and installed VPL, on the walls. Its a 1/8" white vinyl panel with a rough finish, Installed a florescent light, what a difference.I am ordering the engine and all things related today.I am tking pics, when I figure out how to send I 'll put them up.Where do you sail, hail? Red