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MOTOR BETA MARINE 50HP
29 de junho de 2025 · 31 min · 6K visualizações
O que este vídeo aborda
An Etap 38i sailing from France to Santander, Spain, relies heavily on its engine due to light winds and heavy swell. The crew motors for several hours to maintain a speed of 3 to 5 knots, noting that the engine runs at a low idle to support the genoa in confused seas. Upon arrival in Santander, the boat anchors in 7 meters of water at low tide, using 35 meters of chain and a modified anchor with a welded 10-centimeter tip to improve holding in sand. The crew monitors the position using the Navionics app to track potential drag.
After reaching the anchorage, the owner performs the 50-hour break-in maintenance on a Beta Marine 50H engine. This service includes an oil change to remove metal shavings from the manufacturing process and a cleaning of the seawater filter. The owner reports that the engine is accessible for maintenance, with the oil filter, fuel filter, and impeller positioned for easy access. The engine requires no complex electronics or turbochargers, simplifying the installation and upkeep for non-mechanics.
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