Bukh DV48RME 48 HP Lifeboat Marine Diesel Engine & Gearbox Package

The Bukh DV48RME is a new 48 HP three-cylinder marine diesel engine for lifeboat installations, supplied crated. The keel-cooled engine comes as a package with a PRM gearbox, control panel, wiring harness and 12V electrical system.

The engine is fitted as standard with a reverse-reduction gear, wet sump lubrication, pre and main full-flow filters, thermostatic keel cooling and keel-cooling fittings, air inlet filter, fuel lift pump and a centrifugal governor. Electric start, a double-diode charging alternator, water-cooled exhaust manifold, dry exhaust fitting, zinc anodes, lube oil drain pump, remote control fittings and an up-side-down valve complete the specification, together with a tool set and operating manual.

A remote operating panel gives charging, oil pressure and coolant temperature warning lights, a start and stop push button and an audible warning. Listed options are an instrument panel with gauges, a spray pump for fire-protected lifeboats that tolerates dry running, battery switch, remote control, 3-blade propeller, propeller shaft, sterntube with front seal and rear bearing, shaft coupling and six SOLAS approved starting systems.

Highlights

• 48 HP three-cylinder marine diesel for lifeboats

• Package includes PRM gearbox, control panel and harness

• Thermostatic keel cooling, 12V electrics

• Electric start, centrifugal governor

• Six SOLAS approved starting systems available as options

• Propeller and shaft line not part of standard supply

Specifications

Good to know

• Installation, rigging and commissioning by a qualified marine technician are recommended; follow the manufacturer's pre-delivery and break-in procedures.