Cummins 6BT

workinpr0gress · #1 11-16-2010, 10:28 PM

A 4bt can be made into a real powerhouse without affecting reliability

classictrade2 · #2 11-17-2010, 09:51 AM

Thanks for your comments. I just have access to two 6BT's and was hoping I could make it work. The 351 Ford engine I now run is getting tired and I am considering all angles before repowering the boat.

riprunner · #3 11-18-2010, 10:38 PM

I have 2 370B Cummins on order right now for a 32 Blackfin, I wouldn't even consider trying to shoe-horn one into my inboard Seacraft. That Steyr sounds very interesting though!

Old'sCool · #4 11-18-2010, 11:46 PM

I believe someone here on CSC repowered with a Steyr.

77SceptreOB · #5 11-19-2010, 12:58 AM

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I believe someone here on CSC repowered with a Steyr.

Check out the thread " Tom's 23 inboard "Recurve". beautiful boat w/ a STEYR. Good link to pictures too.

Snookerd · #6 11-19-2010, 10:20 AM

I have done research on the Steyr AND what the original Volvo weight in my 23SF. The weight for the originally installed volvo diesel in a 23 was around 1100 lbs. The Steyr is a great German motor with a very small dealer network. It is the superior motor. I was quoted 11-12K for a decent used motor and 23K+ on a new one. I have a friend with a 27 Ocean Master with that Steyr in it.

riprunner · #7 11-19-2010, 11:22 AM

Hopefully I won't have to re-power the boat anytime soon, but if I do the Steyr is the direction I'm going to go.