I did a new head gasket et al on my 3QM 30.  Not hard.

Sent from my Android. Please forgive typos. Thank you.

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Subject: Stus-List Repowering a C&C 36 to Electric?


Unless you only want to be able to move around the marina, electric is not a 
viable option. 36 pounds of gas will take me 36 miles. 36 pounds of batteries 
would probably get me out of the slip, over to the fuel dock, and back to my 
slip.

Get the engine repaired for FAR less than it would cost to fill your boat with 
batteries.





Joe Della Barba Coquina C&C 35  MK I

www.dellabarba.com







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Subject: [EXTERNAL] Stus-List Repowering a C&C 36 to Electric?



Hello all,



I am on the precipice of being C&C owner and already have a question (actually 
several).



I am purchasing a 1981 C&C 36 which has a sound hull, deck, sails but has the 
original Yanmar 3GM30 which is overheating and, at a very minimum, needs a new 
head gasket.  Additionally the transmission is a little suspect so I am 
pursuing my options, one of which is an electric repower/conversion. The quiet, 
green, instant start and low/no maintenance aspects are all enticing to me.  
Additionally, the thought of investing a chunk of change on a rebuild of a 40 
yr old engine and transmission isn’t terribly appealing to me.  Another aspect 
of this is, that while I know a bit about engines, don’t have any experience 
working with marine diesels.  While I am always interested in learning, I feel 
that marine diesels is perhaps a learning rabbit-hole I could avoid.



I currently have a smaller (Chrysler 22') boat and am purchasing this boat with 
the anticipation to take longer day sails, weekend cruises and an occasional 
longer close-ish to shore trip (no plans for open ocean passages at this time). 
 I do intend to stay under sail whenever possible.



I currently have a slip so will have access to shore power when at home, 
however this may not always be the case on longer trips.  I am exploring solar, 
regen & a portable supplemental generator for re-charging while underway.



The C&C 36 currently has navigation, radar, miscellaneous electronics which we 
need powered.  No A/C or heat on the boat nor anticipation of installing them.  
There is a hot water heater which is currently heated by the diesel engine so 
would need to convert that to keep the Admiral happy.



Looking to see if anyone out there has considered and/or attempted this 
conversion and would like to get your thoughts and experiences.   One of the 
primary questions (beyond whether I should attempt it at all) is whether to go 
with a SailDrive or simply drive the existing shaft/prop with the electric.



Also, if anyone recommendations for installers in the CT/NY area.  The boat is 
in CT and I am based in NY.  I could potentially do it myself since my season 
is likely shot but wanted to get some configurations/estimates from installers 
from which I could potentially use to derive configuration ideas.



Apologies for the long-winded, multi-part, question but it’s a relatively big 
decision.



Thank you in advance,

Chandler Rohal

TBD

C&C 36

Rockaway Park, NY
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