carolina classic retro coming soon.

[gofshn]

guys, we are in the middle of repowering and converting the carolina classic over to a crusader freshwater cooled big block, will start giving updates and a few picks from day to day for those who might be interested in the makings of a repower/conversion.

[flatbottom]

what motor was removed and are you using the same drive? this should be a good post...

[anthony]

Brian, did you think about repowering to a small diesel?

[gofshn]

yeah, the yanmar 315 was what we were looking into and also what mac p. suggested, but based on fuel economy it would take a while to get our money back in savings on fuel. i was astounded at the price of a new yanmar 315, and not to mention the outdrive would have to be replaced to a 3x to handle the diesels torque.

[anthony]

I am sure it would have taken awhile to pay for your investment but you also get the longevity, safety, ease and lack of maintenance, speed, etc. Sounds like you already gave it some thought...just wanted to throw it out there. Good luck, Brian!

[matey8941]

the yanmar 315 is one awesome engine...we have one in our boat and it pushes it fine getting 2 miles to the gallon....if u have ne questions juss let me no

[Miles Offshore]

luv to see the conversion as it goes along- please post it up- craig

[terpheels]

I guess the old engine died of the water drinking issue? I've heard the Crusader is the only gas powered solution. I would think the volvo drive is more than up to the Yanmar, my guess is that it won't mate up the drive because of some Volvo deal?

[74Formula233]

I must say, I may possibly be done with gassers.......unless I end up with a boat with one or 2 weedeaters on it.

My father just bought a 26' Fortier and we are now getting 3 NMPG with her at a 17 kt cruise, and a SWEET ride!

Dude, she SIPS the fuel....this type of boat will be the way of the future.....I'm not kidding.

26'er, 10' beam, 230 HP Volvo Supercharged, turbo, diesel.

[gofshn]

boat currently has a bravo three outdrive. working on the details, gotta go out of town to work, will post some pics when i return.