FNM Marine Engines

One Engine, Four Ways to Fit It

FNM marine diesel engines range from 80 hp to 350 hp, and the real choice is how they connect to the boat. Two engines with the same power can be set up in very different ways, so a quick look at the setup saves a lot of confusion later. Several sizes come in more than one version, which means you can often keep the power you want and change only the drive.

Four Setups, Four Kinds of Boat

• Gearbox package: the straightforward choice for a classic inboard boat. The engine arrives with its gearbox, so you are buying one matched set instead of chasing parts.
• Sterndrive package: the engine and the drive leg at the stern, supplied together. Some come with Mercruiser Bravo drives, which keeps the whole installation in one order.
• Adaptor version: the swap-in route if you already have a sterndrive. It lets a new engine meet your existing drive, with Bravo and Alpha options listed.
• Saildrive package: made for sailboats and offered in the smallest size. It is the one to look at if sails do most of the work and the motor is the backup.

Sizing It Up

Smaller sizes suit lighter cruisers and sailboats, while 270 hp and up is for bigger, faster hulls. The middle sizes sit in between, which makes them a sensible starting point for a family cruiser. Share your drive type and hull weight with Engine-Car sp. z o.o. and get matched to the right engine.