INDEX of TOPICS
ENGINE
- Volvo Penta 4 cylinder D2-40 Bobtail 40 HP diesel engine
- flexible engine mounting
- transmission coupling 1.25" to fit the MD-40 gear box
- reverse gear MS 15A-B, R/H ratio 2.14:1, L/H 1.95:1
- instrument panel (in cockpit), start/stop buttons, tachometer
- installed new in 2007; well maintained since then
- includes full manuals for installing and operating the engine and related parts
Access
- located under a box in the galley
- removable panels on the front and side for easy access to the engine
- heavy insulation on each panel to protect the boat from engine noise and heat
- engine and shaft easily accessible in the area under the cockpit
Main Electrical
- controlled on the instrumentation panel under the cockpit
Fuel
- fuel tank that feeds the engine is located under the cockpit against the hull on the port side
- filled via a hose to a fitting in the cockpit
- Tempo Electric Receiving Unit gauge on the adjacent bulkhead of instrumentation displays the level of fuel in the tank
- older and larger fuel tank under galley floor
- removable floor section for access
- filled via a hose to a fitting on the port deck
Propulsion
- 16" X 12" RH 3 blade bronze propellor
- 1 1/4" X 3" stainless steel shaft type 316
- 1 1/4" oval flange LH stuffing box
- 404V drive saver
Engine Exhaust
- water cooled; valve to open and close water is under the galley sink
- Centek Vernalift side in/top out 2" WET marine exhaust muffler behind engine to ensure no water from waves flows back into engine under sailing conditions such as major heeling
- 2.5 inch stainless exhaust thru hull
Spare Parts
On board are many spares such as engine filters, oil and coolant