Repower 1978 Bombayclipper31 - sailboatdata

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August 18, 2019 at 3:17 pm #82879

fred daniels
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Hi we have a 1978 Bombay clipper 31 that has a bad volvo MD2B diesel .
what would be a good replacement .
thanks
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August 18, 2019 at 5:13 pm #82880

Adam Hunt
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I would definitely look at going electric. For a Volvo Penta MD2B of about 22 hp, one of https://www.torqeedo.com/us/en-us/products

October 20, 2019 at 2:27 pm #83119

Edward Bulger
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Our 1976 Bombay clipper was repowered with a 3 cylinder Isuzu diesel by PO. nice motor… About 20+ years ago. Motor still strong and running well, although the peripherals are in need of replacing again.
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