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- Apr 3rd, '20, 14:24
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: CD 27 engine upgrade
- Replies: 17
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Re: CD 27 engine upgrade
DavidPerry - thanks for the comprehensive review of the engine options! I haven't seen any with the 2GM Yanmar with 12 hp or the Westerbeke near me (MD eastern shore or Annapolis) yet, but will keep looking.
- Mar 28th, '20, 15:00
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: CD 27 engine upgrade
- Replies: 17
- Views: 977
Re: CD 27 engine upgrade
Looks like the 2GM20F has 18 hp! No wonder you move along.
- Mar 24th, '20, 12:31
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: CD 27 engine upgrade
- Replies: 17
- Views: 977
Re: CD 27 engine upgrade
Thanks to all for the replies, and I may reply separately to some of you. They give me an idea of both options and pricing ($3-6k just for equipment) if I want to upgrade the engine of the boat I'm considering. To address some of the points: I would only be replacing the engine - if needed - for rel...
- Mar 19th, '20, 12:43
- Forum: Cape Dory Sailboats
- Topic: CD 27 engine upgrade
- Replies: 17
- Views: 977
CD 27 engine upgrade
I am considering buying either a CD27 or CD28 and have a question that hopefully a member could address. I think I’d prefer the CD27 but am concerned about the std Yanmar engine having only 7 hp. At 7500 lbs displacement, this seems to be half of what is typically required (and probably why the CD28...