Loneranger
Well-Known Member
- May 2, 2008
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- Boat Info
- 2000 SeaRay Sundancer 270
- Engines
- 7.4l Mercruiser w/ Bravo III
Why are there no air cooled marine engine applications? It seems you can design sufficient air intakes and exhausts to rely on fan cooled radiators just like your car. If possible then you would have fewer holes in the boat, less opportunity for corrosion, no winterization issues, etc. I know I am not an engineer and certainly do not think like one but it seems the benefits are large enough to justify the design costs.
Am I missing something pretty obvious here? I know that some sailboats use air cooled lister diseals (and probably others). I think they are all single cylinder and likely cooler running.
John
Am I missing something pretty obvious here? I know that some sailboats use air cooled lister diseals (and probably others). I think they are all single cylinder and likely cooler running.
John