/diy/ - Do It Yourself

>>2019250
>Bro, you don't put gas engines in boats. That's how splosions happen.

Bro, the om617 is a diesel engine.

>Why would I do that? If the boat comes with a good engine I am not going to
>replace it. Also, few car engines will fit in the engine compartment of a 30-40
>foot sailboat.

parts availability?
also pic related: the engine istn really that big.

many old boats have either a swapped mercedes or volvo engine
They are overengineered and made to run all day.
These engines are even used as backup generators in hospitals.