Sailing Magic Carpet · video

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The owners of a Cape George 36 cutter, Magic Carpet, selected a Beta 43 diesel engine to replace an obsolete, underpowered BMW unit.6:17 The decision followed extensive research into displacement-to-horsepower ratios, with the owners calculating a 43-horsepower requirement for the 23,300-pound vessel using methods from Dave Gare’s books, *The Nature of Boats* and *The Propeller Book*.9:13 They prioritized a fully mechanical, non-common-rail engine to ensure reliability in remote cruising areas where specialized diagnostic tools and ultra-clean fuel are unavailable.10:46 The engine features custom-built vibration mounts designed to match the existing footprint, a PRM 150 hydraulic gearbox, and an integrated oil extraction pump for both the engine and transmission.13:00 The owners worked with Guardside Marine in Canada to customize the unit, including a high-rise exhaust and water heater connections.5:37 The selection process emphasized matching the engine’s peak torque curve to the propeller’s power absorption requirements to maximize fuel efficiency at cruising RPM.22:08

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