World's First Innercooled Turbo Diesel Outboard Announced!

[Maritime_Eng]

PRESS RELEASE
October 25, 2007
Maritime Engineering Group, Inc of Ft Myers Beach, FL is proud to introduce the world’s first Turbo Charge Innercooled Diesel Outboard Engine. The new M.E.G. Vision Turbo Diesel will be available in 2.3L and 3.0L versions. Both outboard engines are common rail, electronic fuel injected, Tier 2 compliant and run on pump diesel fuel. The fuel rating on the 2.3L is 6 gallons per hour at wide open throttle. The engines are inline 4 cylinder with 16 valve direct acting double overhead cam. (DOHC). The outboards are electric, turn key start, with electronic throttle and shift. The shaft lengths are 20, 25, or 30 inches, and a counter rotating version will also be available. The charging system is fully regulated belt driven 50 amp. Exhaust is routed through the propeller and the cooling is by water with thermostat and pressure control. The lubrication is integrated dry sump and the oil capacity is 8 quarts. The weight of the outboards is 723 lbs.
Maritime Engineering Group, Inc is comprised of highly driven individuals with experience in the marine industry and a vision of making major improvements in the marine industry for the consumer as well as the dealer and boat manufacturer. For more information on the new M.E.G. Vision Diesel Outboard visit our website at www.megoutboard.com

[Xlration Marine]

700 pluss for a four banger. I know it's a diesel. Dang that is heavy. So how many hours will they get out of it. Oh you might be spamming as well and some one will rip you a new one, for the free plug on a motor. Not like I care. I don't think you will see one on any pleasure craft any time soon. Must taste bad on a ski and rope.

[STV_Keith]

Looks interesting. Are you involved with the project? Looked at the specs, but no power/torque listed...says equivalent to 225hp or 300hp...what does it really make?
Also, 3800rpm and 1.75 gears...that's going to be pretty slow unless you run REALLY big props. For comparison, the Merc 3.0's run 1.75's (and 1.62's) and turn 6000-6700rpm.
Bosch common rail system? CP3 pump? Which one 112cm3? Being in the diesel performance industry for the past 8 years, I'd love to have a look. Weight is up there for a small performance boat, but about on par for the new 4 strokes. The new Yamaha 300/350hp V8 4-strokes are over 800#.