Vetus M3.29S Marine Diesel Engine with Saildrive, 27 HP

The Vetus M3.29S pairs the three-cylinder M3.29 marine diesel with a saildrive, offered as the SP60 or SD10. The engine is rated 20 kW (27 hp) at the flywheel and 19.3 kW (26.2 hp) at the propeller shaft, displaces 952 cm³ and turns up to 3600 RPM.

Saildrive choices are the SP60 with 2.15 / 2.38:1 ratios and the SD10 with 2.23 / 2.49:1 ratios, and a GRP engine bed for either drive is available as an option. The engine carries EU-RCD II, BSO and SOLAS certification, and a 12 V, 75 A alternator is fitted as standard.

Like the rest of the M-line, it has a cast aluminum top cover with a water-cooled element, easy access to fuses, relays, fuel filter, impeller, dipstick and oil filter, and a plastic front cover over the pulleys and belts. An ignition-switched electric fuel pump feeds a self-bleeding fuel system, and front-mounted filters with bracket and a calorifier connection kit are optional.

Highlights

• Saildrive version: SP60 2.15 / 2.38:1 or SD10 2.23 / 2.49:1

• 20 kW (27 hp) at flywheel, 19.3 kW (26.2 hp) at prop shaft

• 3 cylinders, 952 cm³, 3600 RPM max

• Certification: EU-RCD II, BSO, SOLAS

• Optional GRP engine bed for SP60 or SD10

• 12 V, 75 A alternator as standard

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.