engine cooling

[Trix]

this is whats inside fairly close to the engine bearers

 

 

outside

 

 

the bit I would like to get rid of

 

[WotEver]

That anode's approaching renewal ststus

 

Tony

[RobinJ]

this is whats inside fairly close to the engine bearers

 

So no filter or strainer then!

Gate valve not exactly a reliable safety feature, should be a proper stop cock!

[Trix]

That anode's approaching renewal ststus

 

Tony

 

 

and there was me thinking I might get a few more months out of it lol

[Tony Brooks]

this is whats inside fairly close to the engine bearers

 

 

outside

 

 

the bit I would like to get rid of

 

 

Unfortunately there is not enough information in the photos to see how the inside relates to the outside picture. We need a view or views of the whole of the engine may to see if there is a skin tank there or not.

 

From what I can see it looks as if the gate valve inside the boat is connected to the "hole" in what looks like the keel and if so it suggests that the last engine was direct raw water cooled with that being the water intake.

 

If cost is everything the engine you mentioned should couple up to that hole and valve. However I would defiantly pass the water through a weed strainer. I am still unsure about the relative positions of the feet and coupling though.

[Trix]

So no filter or strainer then!!

 

thats it all that is left from the original engine

 

there are no skin tanks present it was just raw cooled i believe I am now fairly convinced I want skin tanks or keel cooling cost is not everything but of course is a consideration especially on a boat that is at the cheaper end of the market even when in good condition