Blog Posts - Engines

Perkins Marine Engines are trusted for their reliability, efficiency, and compliance with strict emissions standards like IMO Tier III and EU Stage V. These engines provide consistent performance while minimizing environmental impact, making them ideal for recreational and commercial applications. Lancing Marine supplies genuine Perkins engines with expert support and tailored solutions, ensuring optimal performance and compliance for every vessel. With durable designs and low maintenance requirements, Perkins engines are a smart choice for reliable marine propulsion.

FPT Marine Engines are celebrated for their innovation, efficiency, and environmental compliance, meeting IMO Tier III and EU Stage V standards for reduced emissions. They offer superior performance with advanced technologies like turbocharging and electronic controls, ensuring reliability and durability in rugged marine conditions. As an authorized dealer, Lancing Marine provides genuine FPT products, expert advice, and comprehensive after-sales support for both commercial and recreational marine applications.

Engine rebuilds are allowed if they maintain the original emissions profile, making them a cost-effective option for compliance. New engines over 19 kW must meet Stage V standards, while larger engines (130 kW+) in tidal waters must comply with MARPOL Tier III or Stage V. Existing engines are exempt unless heavily modified. Lancing Marine provides Stage V engines, rebuild services, and expert advice to keep operators compliant and improve performance.

Replacing a marine engine requires compliance with IMO Tier I, II, or III regulations for NOx emissions or EU Stage V standards for inland waterways, focusing on reducing NOx, particulate matter (PM), hydrocarbons (HC), and carbon monoxide (CO). Engines over 130 kW must meet these standards, with stricter requirements in Emission Control Areas (ECAs) like the North Sea. Proper certification, such as an EIAPP, ensures legal, environmentally responsible, and efficient operation.

Jabsco’s bronze self-priming pumps are reliable for circulation, transfer, and cooling. They self-prime rapidly, handle pressures up to 2 bar (30 psi), and work well in both freshwater and saltwater applications.

A serpentine second alternator drive designed for Ford 2700/2720 Sabre, Lehman, and similar engines facilitates the installation of a high-capacity alternator. This precision-engineered drive system incorporates an additional 8-groove Poly-V pulley onto the existing Crankshaft Pulley. This design ensures that the operation of the existing Vee-Belt-driven Engine Alternator remains undisturbed.

Shire Engines provide outstanding performance and dependability. These engines are meticulously engineered and tailored for those who value dependable power without the frills. At Shire, we understand the importance of a robust engine that delivers on every voyage. Our engines, proudly designed and manufactured in the UK, blend cutting-edge technology with British craftsmanship to enhance your boating experience..

Gustavson 2725E spares are no longer directly available. For the Headertank/heatexchanger we reconmend the Bowman FH220 as a replacement. For Oil cooling we can supply an integrated cooler similar to original, however this is an expensive solution. A alternative and more cost effective solution is to remote mount the Oil cooler. Finally if you don't use the engine above 1750RPM, discard the oil cooler to prevent condensation build up build-up of corrosive acid.

If you notice your engine emitting blue smoke from the exhaust it could just be a sign your overfilling the sump for your particular engine configuration. Keeping oil topped up to the dipstick maximum may be causing excessive oil splash which then results in higher oil consumption and worrying exhaust blue smoke.

"De-smoking kit" includes extensive work on the injection pump and the supply of solenoid valve and associate fuel pipes. It works by starting the engine on only 3 cylinders that have to work extra-hard to drag the other 3 cylinders along, thus warming up the three firing cylinders to get rid of the white smoke in just a few seconds.

Ford Sabre 250HP engines A-spec 1984 and earlier, that get condensation in oil when used at low power for lengthy periods.
The piston spray oil cooler is plumbed in the raw water circuit, very much because the engines were initially built with racing and high-performance sports cruisers like the Fairey Huntsman in mind.