Repower Articles

Nordhavn Trawler…Powered by Beta Marine Diesel Engines

Nordhavn recently unveiled it’s newest passagemaker, the Nordhavn 41. Upon retiring the previous 40ft version, Nordhavn’s new design includes a host of enhancements including a new hull design, multiple layouts…

Repowering Considerations

Considering a repower? Read through some of the more important considerations to evaluate in this process. Wayne Canning, a marine surveyor and writer takes you through them in this Nov…

Sailing Totem – Repowering a Yanmar with a Beta Marine

Behan & Jamie, along with their 3 children, having literally been sailing the world since 2008. Along the way they have helped countless others discover how to do the same…

Passages & Learning with 59° North Sailing

Do you want to make ocean passages, become a cruiser or simply hone your skills for your weekend sailing adventures? Well, as they say, there is no substitute for experience.…

What is Lithium LiFePO4

Lithium-ion batteries are a significantly newer invention, having just been available for the past 25 years. Lithium technologies have grown in popularity over recent years since they have shown to…

Feathering Propellers: Overview, Benefits and Cost vs. Benefit Considerations

Feathering Propellers: Overview, Benefits and Cost vs. Benefit Considerations what are feathering propellers? Feathering propellers for sailboats, also known as feathering or folding propellers, are a special type of propeller…

The Importance of the Battery Management Systems (BMS) in your Lithium Batteries

The Importance of the Battery Management Systems (BMS) in your Lithium Batteries When it comes to lithium batteries, a Battery Management System (BMS) is an essential component to ensure the…

Beta Marine Sponsors Global Solo Racing Challenge

Beta Marine sponsored racing yacht ‘Sparrow’ is re-launched in Maine, ahead of starting Global Solo Challenge race in Spain. Portland, Maine – The Beta Marine sponsored Open 50 racing yacht…

Engine Selection for the HH50 Luxury Catamaran

Jeff Marks and Melissa Fraley commissioned the first of HH Yachts 50 foot luxury catamarans. HH Yachts, based in China, is a custom builder of high performance, luxury catamarans. The…

Installing a Beta Marine Engine in an Allied Seabreeze

Follow the link below for a good read on a beta marine diesel engine repower of an Allied Seabreeze, originally found in Sail magazine. The owners chose the Beta 16hp…

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Cruiser Friendly Replacement Engines

Cruiser Friendly Replacement Engines by Latitudes & Attitudes Latitudes & Attitudes recently wrote the following article in their magazine about Beta Marine diesel engines. They discuss the simplicity of the…

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Sailboat repowering and the selection of a new engine

Sailboat Repowering and the selection of a New Engine This story is a two part feature of Pete Dubler’s repower of his Pearson 424 that was originally printed in Blue…

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Repowering a Tartan 34C

Repowering a Tartan 34C This article follows the installation of a Beta Marine diesel engine in a Tartan 34C. Download a PDF copy of the article here: Tartan 34C Indian…

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Is Beta Marine a good option for a repower?

Is Beta Marine a good option for a Repower? We have our own opinion, but best for you to read for yourself what those who have repowered with Beta Marine…