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inboard diesel for tender

Discussion in 'Tenders & Dinghies' started by trawler, Oct 3, 2009.

  1. trawler, Oct 3, 2009
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    trawler

    trawler New Member

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    I'm looking at inboard diesels with sterndrives for a tender and have basically narrowed it down to these two options:

    Steyr MO236K42 with Mercruiser Bravo (I, II or III) - 6 cyl, 230 hp, (injectors)

    Volvo D3-220 with duoprop (to be available next spring) -5 cyl. 220 hp (common rail)

    I'm leaning towards the Steyr, the model having been around a little longer, 6 cyl. freshwater cooling system with heat exchanger.

    But the Volvo package is a little lighter and more compact.

    Any comments on these choices?

    Scott
  2. travler, Oct 3, 2009
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    travler Senior Member

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    you might look at a yanmar as well i am in the process of puting one in my 20 ft shamrock

    travler
  3. K1W1, Oct 4, 2009
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    The Volvo D3 Has huge Electronic Control Problems that Volvo do not seem to be making much of an advance on finding a suitable solution too.
  4. trawler, Oct 4, 2009
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    trawler

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    Thanks,

    That's the second time I hear about Volvo having trouble with electronics on these engines.

    I'll look into Yanmar too.
  5. Capt J, Oct 4, 2009
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    Not to mention parts for Volvo's are expensive and hard to come by. I would lean towards Yanmar also, although I am not familiar with the Steyr. However, mercruiser has a large parts network.
  6. trawler, Oct 4, 2009
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    trawler

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    Yanmar beemer

    Looks like the Yanmar BY2 series comes in the range of the Steyr in terms of weight and size and it's 6 cylinder range has a 220-260 hp output.

    Developed with BMW. That sounds good.

    And they now have their own sterndrive.

    I'll look into it.

    Scott
  7. Seafarer, Oct 4, 2009
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    Another vote for Yanmar.