What is a good diesel engine for a 36ft boat.?

Question

I would like to make a educated gees but all I know is combustion not compression/diesel engines.

Can't figure it out. 2 engines that push at least 10 knots

The boat is V hull house boat made for sea.

Ways around 8 ton.

What would be the beast engein's for this boat.

Answer 1

the new Yamaha lightweight is the best.

Answer 2

Detroits' new series 60.  These start at about 300 HP, and have the latest digitech electronic fuel injection, for increased economy.  Surf for used ones.

Answer 3

Detroit, cummins, cat,  are all very reliable engines and you can get them in a variety of sizes and outputs

Answer 4

I'd go with Cummins. They are lighter than Detroit's and Cats and are very reliable. Detroit's are a very reliable engine also but the weight factor my be a problem. Check into the B-Series Cummins' They go from 150h.p. on up to 300h.p. The C-series or "Diamond Series" can go above 400h.p. but are fairly expensive. Hope this helps.