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bwouters 
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 Topic: PCM Excalibur 330 LPG conversionPosted: September-04-2008 at 3:54pm |
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Being the proud new owner of a 2003 SN with a PCM Excalibur 330 engine I'm investigating on converting her to LPG.
If i understand correctly this engine as a Multipoint fuel injection (is this correct?) what makes it somewhat complicated converting to LPG compared to a single point injection. Secondly who managed to convert one of these engines and what installation was used to do so? Any info would be appreciated. |
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horkn
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Posted: September-04-2008 at 11:44pm |
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Wow, LPG for a boat? I guess it could be done. Do you have LPG on your auto?
Yes, the excalibur is multiport fuel injection. It bet can be done though, as I have seen a good many multiport FI auto's converted to LPG. |
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Kristof
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Posted: September-05-2008 at 5:48am |
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Boris, fellow Belgian, welcome to the greatest site on CC's!
Where in Belgium are you located? I know a few guys here in Belgium that can convert your engine to LPG, as most ski boats on our lake here in Maaseik run on LPG or LPI, even the newer ones. Just send me a mail (kristof.erens@skynet.be) or give me a call (0476/25.94.77). Oh and don't worry, I speak our three official languages LOL Lots of knowledge here and great helpful guys. One thing you have to know: we all love pictures here  . So post some!
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Posted: September-06-2008 at 9:28am |
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Kristof txs for the info, I'll drop you an Email as i would like to talk to somebody with LPG on his Multipoint Injected engine (used as from 2002 if not mistaken).
On request a picture of the boat :-) 
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Andy3535
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Posted: December-17-2008 at 12:55pm |
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Hi I have just purchased a 2007 Ski Nautique 206,fitted with a excaliber engine(330ps) and it has already been converted from new and runs on lpg with a 100litre tank fitted in the back locker here is a picture of both boat and engine
Andy  
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rogier
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Posted: August-13-2013 at 11:01am |
This is a conversion without LPG injection and is not the best option for this engine type. It will work, but having an LPI setup will give you better fuel consumption and some power improvements. This is what an LPI conversion looks like: 
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ny_nautique
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Posted: August-13-2013 at 11:40am |
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Reading this made me think about using a fuel cell for a boat. We're close to having viable "hydrogen on demand" systems that use electrolysis to get hydrogen from water. A fuel cell system on board a boat, with a battery bank, electric motor, and hydrogen storage could be a self-contained fuel system that never needs refueling.
You could use the water for cooling (right now fuel cell systems use a radiator and coolant just like a car), and the water as the fuel source. The byproducts of this is water and heat, which could be returned to the lake. I spent 5 years working for fuel cell company Plug Power. Their newer systems are for powering forklifts and the size of the fuel cell and batteries could easily fit in an inboard boat. |
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