Beta Marine Engine Won’t Fit My Boat (Ep149)

This Engine Won’t Fit My Boat. So now I’m tackling a critical step in choosing components for the Beta Marine 43 diesel engine going into my Albin 27 pocket trawler restoration. The question: Will the deep sump oil pan fit between the engine beds—or do I have to go with the shallow sump? This video walks through my full mockup process, test-fitting both the deep sump and shallow sump pans, taking precise measurements, and discovering just how non-symmetrical a boat hull can be. If you’re repowering a boat, choosing a marine diesel engine, or preparing for long-distance cruising like the Great Loop, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Thumbnail artwork by Seamus McNaughty ⛽ What You’ll See in This Episode ✅Unboxing the deep and shallow Beta Marine 43 oil pans ✅Why sump depth matters for cruising range, oil capacity, and maintenance intervals ✅Using shaft-center measurements for accurate engine positioning ✅Building and improving mockups for engine installation ✅Real-world fitment challenges inside an older trawler’s keel tunnel ✅Final verdict: Which oil pan actually fits? ✅Lessons learned for anyone doing a DIY engine repower 🚤 Why This Matters (Great Loop Cruisers Pay Attention!) Going from a shallow sump to a standard sump changes oil capacity by 40%—which means fewer oil changes over long passages. But none of that matters if the pan doesn’t fit between the engine beds. This episode shows exactly how to test, measure, and make the right call before your engine arrives. ⭐Watch the full playlist: Albin 27 Pocket Trawler Restoration 🎥 Featured Projects & Playlists ➡️ My Marine Diesel Engine Re-power    • Marine Diesel Repower | New Beta Marine  E...   ➡️ Albin 27 Pocket Trawler Restoration    • Trawler Restoration | Albin 27 Family Crui...   🔔MotorCity Boat Werks channel provides how-to tips and tricks for boat sailboat restoration and boat building. Please join me Fridays at 5pm EST episodes from the Boat Werks. 📌**MotorCity Boat Werks has no sponsors and receives no compensation from any of the brands featured or recommended. Some affiliate links pay a small commission.** 👍 If you enjoy Motor City Boat Werks: Please like, subscribe, and share    / @motorcityboatwerks   📧Questions or comments: https://motorcityboatwerks.com/contact/ 🚀 Support the Werkers community on Patreon Join The Werkers (fan club):   / motorcityboatwerks   PATREON Werker members get: ⭐ Detailed materials lists & E-pubs ⭐ My Da Vinci’s Notebook ⭐ Bonus build content ⭐ Signed book + decal giveaway (limited time!) #boatrestoration #boatbuilding #sailboatrestoration #motorcityboatwerks BoatWerks Theme: "Early Retirement Start" by Ryan Muns Eyes on the Moon Studios