Diesel I/O opinions?

[Rhodnett]

There's another diesel I/O option, in case you guys aren't aware of it. Steyr makes a couple of small diesels which they offer in conjunction with Mercruiser outdrives. It's a nice looking package, and the large (250 hp) unit actully weighs less than my 5.7L 260 hp Mercruiser. It's only 3200 CC (195 CID), and I'm leery of small engines rated at such a high specific power. It's made by Steyr, though, so that is a plus. The Steyr name also probably means big $. They seem to have a good bit of running experience in various applications under their belt since 1990. Stewart & Stevenson is the sole US distributor. Check out ssss.com & go to the Steyr Motors page.

[nestorpr]

I just returned from the Fort Lauderdale Boat Show and was impressed with the new offering from Volvo:
130 or 160 hp
4000 rpm max
5 cylinders
683 lbs WITH outdrive! Could be lower with their new COMPOSITE drive. If this is not the perfect small boat diesel, I don't know what is. The model no. is D3-160/SX. The problem is the price, almost $12,000 for the 130, the 160 will be about $3000 more and the comp. drive will add to this about another $1000.

[nestorpr]

I forgot to add that the engine is all aluminum with steel inserts and that it boasts no "diesel knock" and no black smoke due to being ready for 2006 EPA emissions certification. It's also freshwater cooled and with an almost flat torque curve. Can anyone lend me $12,000?

[RAHIM NAHIM]

I have dealt with the 1.7 120hp CMD Cummins/ Mercruiser engine quite a bit. We have engines that have exceeded over 1,500 hours without a problem. These engines have been excellent in Asia/ and the Caribbean markets. We offer a package that consist of a 27ft panga 3000 lbs total weight with a 1.7 Diesel engine package. Boat does 35 mph. 4 gallons per hour WOT. it's a strong little engine that is powerful/ economical/ reliable. just one thing, engine needs to be proped perfect like a 4 stroke O/B engine.

[nestorpr]

I think it was around 680 lbs or thereabouts.

[Fr. Frank]

Anyone know the installed weight of the 140 Mercruiser with pre-Alpha 1 outdrive setup?