Repowered my old Bristol with a Beta.  Kubota based engine with parts available 
all over the world inexpensively and was designed to be serviced easily (e.g. 
built in oil pump).  Great engine and great service by Beta.  Go with 38.  Can 
upgrade your alternator and extra torque in a sloppy sea when you need it.  You 
will love a feathering prop.

David F. Risch
(401) 419-4650

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Subject: Stus-List Re-power and prop for 1981 C&C Landfall 38

We are American expatriates who have sailed our 1981 C&C Landfall 38 to New 
Zealand a decade ago. It has a Perkins 4-108, which is on its last legs. It's 
not particularly reliable and is having trouble with overheating in the last 
few years. Also, it's very heavy and it is way too much power anyway. We're 
looking to replace it with a more reliable, modern power plant.

So we have a couple of questions:

What is the correct power? I understand most were sold with Yanmer 30hp 3HM or 
3QM diesels. We like the idea of saving a lot of weight with a smaller engine 
than the Perkins, as well as ease of access, etc. However, we'd consider a 35 
or 38 also if 30 horsepower wasn't enough power.

At the same time we'll be replacing the fixed 2 blade prop with a 3 blade 
feathering or folding prop, so will be looking for recommendations for that. 
The current prop is totally wrong. I think it's 16x14. We never were able to 
get up to the proper engine speed with the 4-108. Can you recommend something? 
What have people tried?

Interested in hearing others' experiences.

Gary Niemi
g...@niemi.co.nz<mailto:g...@niemi.co.nz>
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