Beta 60 Saildrive Engine (36.5 kW / 56 hp)

The Beta 60 Saildrive package from Beta Marine US combines the Beta 60 marine diesel engine (36.5 kW / 56 hp @ 2,700 rpm) with a shallow sump and a saildrive interface. It is intended as a repower solution for sailing yachts with saildrive installations; recreational use only.

Saildrive configurations

• With Technodrive SeaProp 60 saildrive: combined with Beta's special feet option it drops into existing Volvo or Yanmar saildrive GRP mouldings; Bukh replacements need Beta's optional GRP moulding. Clockwise or anti-clockwise output, reduction ratio 2.15:1 or 2.38:1; the leg can be turned 180° so the engine sits directly over the propeller. Package includes engine housing to mate with the SeaProp 60 bracket, through-hull fitting with twin diaphragm seal and engine fresh water cooling valve. Die-cast aluminium alloy transmission, hardened and corrosion treated, with sacrificial zinc anodes. Engine and leg ship together, packed separately.
• With adaptor kit: housing adaptor plate allows the engine to mount directly on an existing Volvo 120S or 130S saildrive.
• Optional SeaProp 60SD split anode kit lets the anode be changed without removing the propeller.

Standard specification

• Mechanically governed; heat exchanger, header tank and water-cooled exhaust manifold; fresh and sea water pumps; wet exhaust injection bend
• Mechanical fuel lift pump, fuel and oil filtration, quiet air intake filter, shallow sump
• Flywheel housing and drive plate with heavy inertia ring
• 70 A, 12 V alternator; options: 120 A 12 V in lieu of standard, 175 A 12 V secondary domestic alternator
• C Deluxe control panel (tachometer, hour recorder, keystart, alarms for oil pressure, water temperature and alternator no-charge) with 3 m loom; A, ABV, ABVW, B, BW and CW Deluxe panels optional
• Heavy-duty feet and flexible mounts; custom engine mounts available
• Guide propeller sizing based on 2-blade folding propeller, 2:1 reduction
• Minimum recommended battery: 12 V 94Ah 620CCA (not included)