What Diesel Package?

[Secret Spot]

Hey guys, I haven't chimed in for a while. I've just been lurking. I have a 23 Billfisher (1983). I have always liked the way my Blackman handled over my buddy's 24 Skipjack (1973). However, since he repowered the Skipjack with a 240 hp Yannmar with a Bravo III duoprop, (I hate saying this) I find myself enjoying the Skipjacks ride more. The diesel transformed his old Skipjack into a fine machine.

In any event, if I was to repower my 23 Billfisher, what would be the best available package out there? I Can't have a Skipjack doing me like this...


Larry - Secret Spot

[yellowfin1]

Larry,

I'm sure Mike will have a recommendation for you. I have the 26' Billfisher and repowered 2 years ago with the AD-41P. I couldn't be happier with it. Unfortunately Volvo doesn't make that engine anymore. Maybe the newer "D" series Volvo would work well. I agree that with the older boats, a repower can make them just like new again assuming they are kept up.

Good luck,
Scott

[NoSlack]

Take a look at the new Volvo D3-190. 400 pounds lighter and 40 HP more power than my current setup looks like a good combo to me. If You're gas now, it looks like it will be small enough to fit in the existing box. If you're diesel now you could reclaim a foot of deck space by down sizing the engine box.

Mike

http://www.volvo.com/NR/rdonlyres/3E...D3_DPSEVCC.pdf

[yellowfin1]

There ya go Larry. I knew Mike would have a good answer. Now let's see the Secret Spot with a new engine/outdrive soon.

Scott

[Secret Spot]

Thanks guys, I knew the 190hp was coming. I wonder if there is a jury out on it yet? Spending that kind of money on new technology scares me. This is a one shot deal for me and I would feel a lot better if I knew the D3 was going to perform and show the dependability of the older diesel packages?

Thanks again,

Larry - Secret Spot

[Moo Fish]

CHA CHING!! Maybe 30g's out the door? Suppose you're a plugger that will crusie at 15 knots and whose favorite tool is a cresent wrench? All the new diesel engines are new technology to meet new clean air standards. My 40a keeps on tickin'..........rt

[noquestion25]

I have a 23 outerbanks with a KAD32. Awesome could not be more stoked.
20-21 kt cruise loaded,@3200 rpm. 22kts 1/2 fuel tank. Ave consumption is 3 Gal per hr. The 40 series are to big for the 23 unless it was originally set up for it. Your boat with the 350 will perform like a gem with the 32. My buddy put a D4 in his 23 Parker and he gets about the same performance as the 32. He does have a little faster cruise, but burns the same amount of fuel. He did have signifigant probs with the computer controll module.

Let me know if you have any questions

Josh

[scuttlebutt]

Check that please. 3 gal per hour? How about 3 miles per gal. If you do 20 kts are you telling me that you get 7miles per gal.? Don't think so. If you did, you have a new invention there. 3 gals per hour means you are only going 9kts or less. You said you cruise at 20.
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[pumphouse]

Larry, I too had a 23 with a kad32. Mine was an express. Awesome motor and what a great combo!! I agree its scary to buy one of the new Dseries not knowing what to expect or how there going to last. Less cubic inches and more HP is very scary. I would tend to think they wont last as long, but time will tell. The other thing thats really scary is that they have had a lot of problems with the electronic controls on the kad44 and thats what all the Dseries have. Havent heard of any problems yet, but there arent enough out I dont think.

[noquestion25]

It works out to 3.68 gals per hour at 20 kts. That is an average for a trip . taking into consideration trolling and ideling.