Does this diesel have enough power?

[Glevans1]

Hi all. First time poster. I'm looking at purchasing a 2000 25' Parker pilothouse with the Mercruiser D 4.2 D-TRONIC engine. I believe the HP is 225. The boat and engine have very low hours but I would like to know if this engine will have enough power for this boat that weighs in at 5800 lbs dry. Thanks for any input or suggestions.

 

[Glevans1]

Re: Does this diesel have enough power?

Sorry all....forgot to add that the out drive is a Bravo III. Thanks

 

[Glevans1]

Re: Does this diesel have enough power?



Hopefully this pic of the engine worked OK. The broker informed me that this was a Cummins but not sure as I've read that in 2000 they used BMW's which had their share of problems and/or were somewhat underpowered. Can anyone ID this or give advice? Thanks.

 

[QC]

Re: Does this diesel have enough power?

That is actually a VM Diesel and is now the same engine marketed by Cummins Mercruiser. What are your speed expectations?

 

[Glevans1]

Re: Does this diesel have enough power?

Not looking to max out on speed.....just want to be able to cruise at around 25 mph without putting too much strain on the engine. I was able to contact Eric Denton at Parker Marine and he supplied me with a performance report for this engine on the Parker 2520 DVSC. Here is the abbreviated report for the boat weighing in at 8500 lbs ( loaded weight). If anyone wants the full report they can PM me.

-4.2 D Tronic MercDiesel
-Prop - 25"
-gear ratio - 1.81:1
-2000 rpm - 8.8 mph
-2500 rpm - 24 mph
-3000 rpm - 31 mph
-3500 rpm - 38 mph
-4040 rpm - 42 mph (WOT)

This test was done on a clear day, 85 degrees, 10-15 mph wind, med chop, averaged over three runs. It took 5 seconds to get on plane and 16 seconds to WOT speed.

I'm presently running a Grady 228 with an Evinrude 225 ETEC that certainly gets up and goes much quicker than this but I think the numbers for the 4.2 Mercruiser show that it can handle this boat. Do you agree? Thanks

 

[QC]

Re: Does this diesel have enough power?

Do you agree? Thanks

Totally. Even if it's 20% overstated, that's outstanding.

 

[Glevans1]

Re: Does this diesel have enough power?

Thanks QC. I think the only problem may be with parts availability and the down time associated with that. Also will need to check around locally to see if there's a few mechanics around that are familiar with this engine. If anyone has anything to add to this.....much appreciated. Great forum.

 

[IslandManMitch]

Re: Does this diesel have enough power?

The only thing I can say is that I like the look of the Parker Pilothouse. I have a friend that is looking for a deal on one now. I sure hope he gets one.