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Westerbeke W-27 marine engine

Westerbeke W-27

1980–198827 HP4-cylinderdiesel
Dieselheat exchanger cooledinboard
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Four-cylinder. For 32-40ft boats.

Specifications

Power27 HP @ 3,000 RPMCylinders4
Displacement1196.3 cc (73.0 ci)Bore x Stroke72 x 72 mm
Fuel TypeDieselAspirationNaturally Aspirated
CoolingHeat exchangerDriveInboard
Weight195 kg (430 lb)Fuel Use5.06 L/hr

Parts for the Westerbeke W-27

13 catalogued parts. Prices are reference figures; each “Find on Amazon” link opens a search for that part — confirm fitment against your engine's serial before ordering.

Cooling System (4)
  • Pressure Cap
    fits: Universal M-50B Universal M-12 Universal M-15 Universal M-18 Universal M-20 Universal M-25
    $10.80
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  • Raw water impeller kit for the 24143 sea water pump used on the Westerbeke W-27 marine diesel (kit includes impeller + end-cover gasket 024826)
    fits: Sierra 23-3302; replaces Westerbeke 33100 / 11764
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  • Thermostat 180F on the Westerbeke 13-21-27-33 cooling system diagram (fits W-27)
    fits: Sierra 23-3600 (thermostat); Sierra 23-3653 (thermostat kit)
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  • Water Pump — Sea water (raw water) pump on the Westerbeke W-27 cooling system, superseded by 037431
    fits: Westerbeke 037431 (replacement)
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Fuel System (3)
  • Fuel Hardware Kit
    fits: Westerbeke W13, W21, W33, W27, 38B Four, W13A, W18, W21A, W33A, W27A, 42B Four, 35B Three
    $187.50
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  • Filter (electric lift pump)
    fits: Westerbeke W13, W21, W27, W33, W52, 12C Two, 38B Four, 63B Four, 63C Four, W13A, W18, W21A
    $32.00
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  • Fuel Filter
    fits: Westerbeke W13, W21, W27, W33, 12C Two, 20B Two, 30B Three, 38B Four, 44A Four, 44B Four,
    $14.40
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Lubrication (1)
  • Oil Filter
    fits: Westerbeke 11A One, W13, W21, W27, 12B Two, 12C Two, 20B Two, 30B Three, 35D Three, 44A Fo
    $16.40
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Belts (1)
  • Alternator Belt Std.
    fits: Westerbeke W21, W27, W18, W21A, W27A
    $24.00
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Anodes (1)
  • Zinc
    fits: Universal M-25 XPB, 12C Two, 20B Two, 30B Three, 35D Three, 38B Four, 44A Four, 44B Four,
    $14.60
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Electrical (1)
  • Glowplug
    fits: Westerbeke W13, W21, W27, W33, 38B Four, 44A Four, 44B Four, 63B Four, 63C Four, W13A, W18
    $161.70
    eBay· $26.95 ↗
Service Kits (2)
  • Spare Parts Kit B
    fits: Westerbeke W27, W27A
    $2,057.60
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  • Spare Parts Kit A
    fits: Westerbeke W18, W21, W21A, W27, W27A
    $433.90
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Sailboats with Westerbeke W-27(1)

SABRE 34
SABRE 34
Sabre Yachts (USA) · 34.18ft · 1976–1985