Vetus M4.45 Marine Diesel Engine with Saildrive

This Vetus M4.45 package pairs the four-cylinder M-line marine diesel with a saildrive, offered as the SP60 or SD10. The engine displaces 1758 cm³ with a 78 x 92 mm bore and stroke, turns up to 3000 RPM and carries a 12 V, 110 A alternator.

The SP60 saildrive has 2.15 / 2.38:1 ratios and the SD10 2.23 / 2.49:1, and a GRP engine bed for either one is optional. Certification is EU-RCD II, BSO and SOLAS, and on M4 engines a second alternator can be added to the standard unit.

A cast aluminum top cover with a water-cooled element absorbs radiant heat, and the front-mounted impeller, fuses and relays, fuel filter, dipstick and oil filter are laid out for easy servicing. A plastic front cover encloses the belts and pulleys, while an ignition-switched electric fuel pump supplies a self-bleeding fuel system.

Highlights

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

• 4 cylinders, 1758 cm³, 3000 RPM max

• 12 V, 110 A alternator; second alternator optional

• Optional GRP engine bed for SP60 or SD10

• Certification: EU-RCD II, BSO, SOLAS

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.