Engine and Drive
Access to the Volvo MD22A 59hp diesel below the deck saloon sole is excellent.
The engine has done approximately 1400 hours (late July 2001)
The
"Super Silent" Lister Petter diesel generator is in the white GRP
enclosure at the top right of this photograph.
The Engine and diesel generator have been professionally serviced by French
Marine Motors of Brightlingsea every year from new.
The engine and bilges are spotless
There is full engine instrumentation at the internal helm position and a
revolution counter outside.
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Final drive is by conventional shaft to a Brunton Autoprop automatic variable
pitch propeller. The propeller shaft is fitted with a 'Spurs' rope cutter.
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Sea Orchid has a powerful Vetus 6 HP bow thruster to provide maneuverability in
difficult situations.
