Re: catalina27-talk: FYI- Beta Marine repower for Catalina 27

Thu, 02 Feb 2006 16:14:16 -0800

Interesting,

I bought my C-27 for $3800.00,9( 1976) deliberately avoiding inboard power because of the unreliablility and expense of the engine.
Just had my Evinrude 9.9 overhauled, with some minor repairs:  Cost $450

Richmond Sky Tours wrote:
For those interested in repowering a Catalina 27, the following is estimated
on the high side.  Will let everyone know final costs.

Beta BZ482 13.5 HP Diesel w/2:1 Technodrive			$5,945 (price went up Jan 1,
2006)
	includes gearbox and new engine panel

Misc installation parts and fasteners (as required)		    75
Highrise exhaust manifold option					    55
CDI High Performance Prop	`					   250
Labor ($95.00/hr - 14 hours)						  1330
__________________________________________________________________
 									TOTAL  $7655

This combination of engine and prop provides good acceleration and a true 7
kt cruise with the best possible fuel economy.  It also provides some
reserve for wind and current.  My 5411 left something to be desired with
wind and currents at the mouth of the James River with winter NW winds.

P.S.  If your boat is in good condition you should be able to recoup the
cost of the engine at resale less any hours on the engine at time of sale.
Mine was well kept and is in excellent condition and we are adding a new
interior to update the boat.  Should look almost like new when completed and
a heck of a lot less invested than a new 270.

Light Winds & Soft Landings,

Robert G. Elves, V.P. Sales
www.RichmondSkyTours.com <http://www.RichmondSkyTours.com>
14 Partridge Hill Rd.
Richmond VA 23238
(804) 784-8018
(804) 334-7165 cell


-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Sebastian Cwilich
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 9:03 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: Strictly Sail Chicago


Hi Robert -- can you tell us the price of your repowering?  Ideally broken
out by cost of actual engine and replacement labor?  My M18 works quite
well, but have always been curious if one bought and refurbished an older
boat what the brand-new-engine price would be...

Thanks,

Sebastian

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Richmond Sky Tours
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 7:52 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: Strictly Sail Chicago

Mike - The 5411 is coming out of my 1982 Catalina 27.  It has 750 hours and
was overhauled a couple of years ago.  We will test compression etc when we
pull it.  We've decided to go with the 13.5 hp BetaMarine.  Several others
have made the conversion and been very pleased.  The extra hp and bigger
prop make a big difference.  Will help with the tidal flow here on the James
and beating headwinds out on the Cheasepeake.

Light Winds & Soft Landings,

Robert G. Elves, V.P. Sales
www.RichmondSkyTours.com <http://www.RichmondSkyTours.com>
14 Partridge Hill Rd.
Richmond VA 23238
(804) 784-8018
(804) 334-7165 cell


-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Mike & Dee
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 3:01 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: catalina27-talk: Strictly Sail Chicago


Hello,
I may be interested in your 5411.  Mine is AWOL.  Please provide the
details.
Mike Wilson
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
321-779-5000

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richmond Sky Tours" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 1:30 PM
Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: Strictly Sail Chicago


  
Does anybody have recommendations of repowering a C27?  I'm considering
the
betamarine 16 hp to replace my Universal 5411.  My 5411 would also be for
sale for anyone interested.

Light Winds & Soft Landings,

Robert G. Elves, V.P. Sales
www.RichmondSkyTours.com <http://www.RichmondSkyTours.com>
14 Partridge Hill Rd.
Richmond VA 23238
(804) 784-8018
(804) 334-7165 cell


-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected]
[mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January 30, 2006 10:47 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: RE: catalina27-talk: Strictly Sail Chicago


I'll be watching for a guy in jeans.  Should be easy to spot <grin>.

Jeane and I were originally planning to be at the show all day but she's
got
a
college class that runs until noon so we won't show up until 2PM or so.
If
anyone makes plans for cocktails or dinner, please advise here so we can
meet
some of you.  When I get home tonight, I'll put pictures in a message so
you
know what Jeane and I look like (Jeane's the woman who looks like a pixie;
I'm
tall with gray hair and don't look at all like a pixie).

David Shaddock
1977 C27 #3495 Pixie
Rockford, IL

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