Marine Diesel Engines and Generators

Boat Repowering Stories and Guides

Read how sailors and boat owners have chosen NANNI marine diesel engines for their repowers and new builds, from classic ketches to bluewater cruising catamarans. Many NANNI engines use mechanical fuel injection on proven Kubota bases, so they can be serviced with basic tools wherever you’re cruising.

Below the stories, our repower guides cover replacing a Volvo 2003 or Yanmar 1GM10, and why mechanical injection is useful for offshore cruising.

Repowering Stories

Repower Guides

Sailing NV ex-Vendee Globe Open 66 sailboat

The advantage of mechanical diesel engines for bluewater cruisers

Why mechanical fuel injection makes sense when you’re cruising far from parts, mechanics and diagnostic laptops.

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NANNI N2.10 10HP marine diesel engine

Replacing a Yanmar 1GM10 with the NANNI N2.10

How the twin-cylinder N2.10 compares with the 1GM10 on torque, cooling and fit, and what to change during installation.

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NANNI N3.30 marine diesel engine

Replacing a Volvo 2003 with the NANNI N3.30

Why the N3.30 suits a Volvo 2003 repower, with a matching 410mm bed width, freshwater cooling and a 120-amp alternator as standard.

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Talk to us about your repower

Our team can help you choose the right NANNI engine for your boat.