Boat engine workshopReplacing the engine in a weekend - do it yourself!

Nils Günter

 · 24.02.2022

Boat engine workshop: Replacing the engine in a weekend - do it yourself!Photo: Marc Lorat
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When the Jockel starts to tick and you're worried that it will soon stop twitching, you need a new engine... The Michalk family managed the swap in two days

Many owners ignore the issue of boat engines until they no longer work. Many diesel engines are from the same year of manufacture as the boat, so it is not surprising that they eventually stop working after 25 or 30 years. At the latest then everyone is faced with the decision: overhaul or completely new? The Michalk family didn't hesitate for long and decided in favour of a brand new machine. We accompanied them as they attempted to do everything themselves...

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