Engine

The engine is a Beta 10 HP twin cylinder diesel, installed in 1998, driving a three bladed propellor. Engine control is by morse type lever in the cockpit.


Engine from above looking slightly to port. Also showing the small bilge pump.	Engine from above looking slightly to starboard. Also showing the fuel tank with CAV fuel filter / water separator and the cooling water intake filter.

Engine access is good, both from above via a hatch in the bridge deck and from the front with the companion removed.


Access from the front is good with the Jabsco cold water pump, alternator belt and oil filter easy to get to.	There is the usual alarm / light for oil pressure / water temperature. These and the ignition switch plus engine stop are mounted on the side of the switch box where they are easily accessible from the cockpit.

The engine has always been very easy to start and has ample power for pushing against a head wind and choppy sea if required. Hull speed is easily reached at part throttle and on a calm day the boat will cruise comfortably at 4 1/2 to 5 knots while using about 1/4 gallon per hour. There is a 4 gallon stainless steel fuel tank.


There is a 75 amp hour leisure battery and a similar sized engine start battery which was new last year. The battery box forms the bottom step of the companionway.	The battery switch is to port of the companionway steps

With the prop wash from the three blade propeller acting on the rudder and ample power, Scandal is very easy to handle under engine. With her long keel, going astern is a bit of an acquired skill but not too difficult with a little practice. The traditional hull shape means that she is steadier in the water and doesn't get blown around as much as many more modern designs.