Beta 38SD
Beta 38hp Sail Drive – 4 Cylinder
Naturally aspirated, diesel propulsion engine developing 38 hp at 3,600 rpm with a swept volume of 1498 cc.
Visit our Saildrive solutions section to learn more about how Beta Engines special adaption and drive plate will suit your existing saildrive leg.
Standard Features
- Reliable heat exchanger cooled naturally aspirated indirect injection diesel engines, based upon Kubota’s highly advanced technology.
- Three vortex combustion system for quiet running, low emissions and excellent fuel consumption.
- Heater plugs for cold start.
- Installation angles up to 15° maximum (flywheel down) when static, and 25° when heeling.
- SeaPower saildrive leg, with nominal 2:1 reduction ratio, Output rotation is clockwise in ahead viewed from saildrive end.
- G.R.P. moulded base with stainless steel inserts.
- Heavy duty power take off to drive auxiliary equipment.
Optional Extras
- Custom Saildrive Engine Mounts to suit your installation requirements.
- Shallow Sump.
- 12 Volt – 70 Amp Alternator.
- Solid or Folding propeller.
- Keel cooling.
- Control Panels ABV, ABVW, B or C with gauges and alarms.
- Accessories.
Dimensions
Standard Specifications
Beta Marine – Beta 38 Saildrive: 4 cylinder, naturally aspirated, diesel propulsion engine developing 37.5bhp at 3,000 rpm and a swept volume of 1,498 cc’s. The unit is supplied complete with heat exchanger and header tank, water cooled exhaust manifold, fresh and sea water pumps, cast injection bend, mechanical fuel lift pump, fuel and oil filters, heavy duty bearers, loose sump pump, flywheel with heavy inertia ring for super smooth running at low rpm, flywheel housing, special quiet air intake filter, 12 volt starter, 65 amp battery charging alternator, shutdown solenoid energised to stop, “ABV” control panel (with tachometer/hour recorder, keystart switch and pushbutton stop, warning lights and alarm buzzer for low oil pressure, high water temperature, no charge, and power on); with 3 m interconnection cable with multi pin plug and sockets to engine harness. SeaProp Saildrive leg with 2.15:1 reduction, heavy duty engine feet with flexible mountings, GRP base for mounting in hull, “Morse” type end fittings for speed and gear control, engine test certificate, operators manual. Red paint and packed on skid base with a 3-year “Self Service” warranty.
Installation Drawings
- Beta 38 [PDF]
- SeaProp 60
