Aboard a powercat, the engines are your only means of propulsion – so you’d better look after them. An engine overhaul is in fact an essential part of the annual maintenance to keep a multihull running for long periods in a perfect summer. How does it happen? How much does it cost? Multihulls World has gone down into the engine room bilge to find out for you.
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Publié le
03/11/2020
Par
Olivier Barret
Numéro :
15
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On a motor catamaran, an engine overhaul is not something to be taken lightly. Poor maintenance can ruin your vacation - always at the worst possible moment, of course... Not to mention that if significant repairs are required, these won’t be covered by the warranty if you haven’t followed the maintenance recommendations. Also, bear in mind that we’re dealing with a different ballgame here aboard a powercat compared to the modest powertrain found on sailing catamaran of the same size: 2 x 280 to 370 HP for 40 to 50 feet powercats versus 2 x 30 to 55 HP for sailing boats. If you’ve got to repla…
