A Yanmar 3GM30F diesel (rated at approx. 27 HP) is fitted above the aft end of the keel,
within an acoustically insulated cover. that forms part of the oval seating arrangement within the main saloon.
The engine drives a two-bladed, folding propeller through a conventional stainless steel
shaft. A lip seal 'dripless gland' by Volvo Penta is fitted to the inboard end of the sterntube.
All-round access to the engine is a notable feature of the design arrangements and will be considered to be a blessing by anyone with experience of even the most minor inspection and/or maintenance of engines fitted to many current designs.
An engine hour meter, located at the chart table recorded 1100.2 hours of running time at time of writing (the accuracy of such reading cannot been verified}.
Electrical.
Three lead acid batteries are located within a dedicated compartment beneath the
starboard aft berth and switched and isolated by means of four double pole switches
located beneath the companionway steps.
The batteries form two banks, The Services bank comprises 1 x 110 A/hr and 1 x 80 A/hr
batteries, while the engine cranking battery is rated as having 75 A/hr capacity.
Battery charging is by a 50 Amp, engine-driven alternator, with a 220-240v AC battery
charger that may be connected to a marina's shore support system.
The majority of internal light fitting have been fitted with LED lamps, external 'navigation' remain fitted with filament bulbs.
Tankage
Fuel: Diesel is carried within a stainless steel tank, located beneath the forward end of
the main saloon seating. Maximum capacity is marked as being 150 litres.
Water: Two freshwater tanks are fitted, both located beneath the aft cabins' berths.
Possibly what is one of the the original tanks is made of stainless steel and
located beneath the starboard aft cabin's berth, while a polyethylene tank is
fitted beneath the port aft cabin's berth. Originally the total freshwater
capacity was declared as being 370 litres.