Vetus M2.18 16 HP Two-Cylinder Marine Diesel Engine

The Vetus M2.18 is a two-cylinder, 635 cm³ M-Line marine diesel engine rated 11.8 kW (16 HP) at the flywheel and 11.6 kW (15.7 HP) at the propeller shaft, with a maximum speed of 3,600 RPM. It uses indirect cooling as standard and is paired with a TMC40P gearbox.

A cast aluminum top cover with a water-cooled element absorbs radiant heat, lowering temperature by up to 15°C according to the maker. Fuses and relays, fuel filter and connections, impeller, dipstick and oil filter are laid out for easy access, the fuel system bleeds itself automatically after a filter change, and an electric fuel pump runs from the ignition switch. A plastic front cover encloses all pulleys and belts to meet the EC Machinery Directive.

The standard gearbox is the TMC40P (2 / 2.60:1), with ZF12M 2.114 / 2.63:1, ZF15MIV 2.13 / 2.99:1 and TMC60A 2 / 2.5:1 as options; M-Line engines can also be supplied with saildrive. Keel cooling, front-mounted oil and fuel filters with bracket, and a calorifier connection kit are optional. The engine meets Recreational Craft Directive 94/25/CE as amended by 2003/44/CE, and warning lights with an audible alarm cover oil pressure, temperatures and charging.

Highlights

• 11.8 kW (16 HP) at the flywheel, 3,600 RPM maximum

• Two cylinders, 635 cm³, 76 x 70 mm bore and stroke

• TMC40P gearbox (2 / 2.60:1) as standard

• Self-bleeding fuel system, electric fuel pump

• 12V, 75 A alternator

• Dry weight 107 kg with standard gearbox

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.