Beta 38 Saildrive
38 hp @ 3,600 rpm
Power: | 38 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
Aspiration: | Natural |
Cylinders: | 4 |
Displacement: | 1498 cc |
Engine Weight: | 154 kg |
Engine & Saildrive Weight: | 204 kg |
2 Bladed Folding Bronze Left Hand Propeller*: | 17″ x 10″ |
3 Bladed Fixed Aluminium Left Hand Propeller*: | 16″ x 10″ |
A general guidance for propeller size in inches, based upon 2 blade folding propeller LH or RH rotation and reduction ratio of 2:1. *For accurate individual advice please provide us with your vessels current full specifications.
Standard Specifications
- RCD 2 (Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/EU) exhaust emission compliant.
- EPA (U.S Environmental Protection Agency) Tier III – 40 CFR 1042 exhaust emission compliant. Note: Extra charges apply and this must be specified at time of order.
- Mechanically governed comes with:
- Heat exchanger, header tank and water cooled exhaust manifold.
- Fresh and sea water pump, injection bend for a wet exhaust.
- Mechanical fuel lift pump, fuel and oil filtration.
- Flywheel housing and drive plate with heavy inertia ring for super smooth running at low rpm.
- Special quiet air intake filter.
- Shallow sump.
- 70 Amp, 12 Volt battery charging alternator.
- Complete with ‘ABV’ control panel with tachometer with running hour recorder, keystart switch, push button stop, green light for ‘power on’, red warning lights and audible alarm for: low oil pressure, high water temperature, domestic and engine alternators ‘no charge; 3m interconnection cable with multi pin plug connector.
- Heavy duty engine feet and flexible mountings.
- ‘Morse’ type end fittings for engine speed and gearbox control.
- Engine test certificate and operators manual.
- Beta red paint.


*Valid for Recreational
Use Only!
SeaProp 60
The Beta Marine replacement engine and saildrive solution comprises of an appropriate new engine of choice fitted with a shallow sump mated to a Technodrive SeaProp 60 saildrive. Which when used in combination with our special feet option will drop into your existing Volvo or Yanmar saildrive GRP moulding.
Note: Replacing a Bukh saildrive leg will required the fitting of the Beta Marine optional GRP moulding as direct replacement to the existing mould.
The SeaProp 60 can accommodate a clockwise or anti-clockwise output rotation and is available in a reduction ratio of 2.15:1 or 2.38:1. Additionally, should your vessels hull design require it, the saildrive leg can be turned through 180 degrees so that the engine is directly over the propeller.



The Engine and SeaProp 60 package includes engine with shallow sump, housing to mate with the Seaprop 60 mounting bracket, through the hull fitting twin diaphragm seal and engine fresh water cooling valve. The transmission main structure is made of die-cast aluminium alloy, hardened and treated against corrosion. Additional protection against galvanic corrosion is guaranteed by sacrificial zinc anodes. The Engine and Seaprop 60 are not mated at the factory and shipped together, independently packed.
Technodrive / Twin Disc | |
Standard |

*Valid for Recreational
Use Only!
SeaProp 60 Options
The new Beta Marine SeaProp 60 split anode kit replaces the original Technodrive / Twin Disc fitment and facilitates changing the saildrive sacrificial anode without having to first remove and later refit the propeller.
Adaptor Kit Options & Technical Drawings
The Beta Marine engine with adaptor solution consists of an appropriate engine of choice which is fitted with a shallow sump and a housing adaptor plate which can allow it to be mounted directly to your existing; Volvo 110S, Volvo 120S, Volvo 130S, Yanmar SD20 or Bukh saildrive.
Volvo | |
Standard | |
Standard | |
Standard |
Bukh | |
Standard |
Yanmar | |
Standard |
Control Panel Options
Beta Marine offer a range of control panels to cater for various requirements. Click on any of the thumbnail images to view a larger more detailed image of the control panel. Find out more…
Electrical Options
Note: Minimum recommended battery: Not included.
12v 70Ah 450CCA
12 Volt Alternators | |
70 Amp, 12 Volt Alternator | Standard |
120 Amp, 12 Volt Alternator in Lieu of Standard | Optional |
120 Amp, 12 Volt Secondary Domestic Alternator | Optional |
125 Amp, 12 Volt Split Charging System | Optional |
Shallow Sump Options
For vessels with very limited space between the engine, bearers and hull we can offer a specially designed shallow sump option. The key differences are a reshaped sump pan and repositioning of the sump pump connection.
Oil volumes are marginally reduced (please refer to relevant operators manual) but the dip stick calibration is unchanged. However when this option is fitted, it is important to note that the frequency of the oil change period is reduced. Rather than the standard oil change hours of use, engines fitted with a shallow sump require an initial change after 50 hours then either annually or every 150 hours if sooner.

Special Feet Service
Beta Marine engines have been fitted into tens of thousands of vessels around the world using our standard engine feet. However engine bearers can vary immensely so when a problem arises, our solution is to offer our unique service of designing and manufacturing “Special Engine Feet” to suit your individual engine bearers.
Having designed, manufactured and supplied thousands of bespoke “Special Feet” when required, the additional cost of this option is heavily repaid when your new engine just drops onto your existing engine bearers and lines up with your propeller shaft reducing installation complexity, time and labour. Find out more…
Accessories
Beta Marine saildrive propulsion engines are complemented by a complete range of installation accessories. Find out more…
Literature & Manuals
Dealer Network
Beta Marine Canada authorised dealers maybe found within the interactive map below. If your province or city has no convenient nearby dealer, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
Online Enquiry Form
- Standard Specifications
-
Standard Specifications
- RCD 2 (Recreational Craft Directive 2013/53/EU) exhaust emission compliant.
- EPA (U.S Environmental Protection Agency) Tier III – 40 CFR 1042 exhaust emission compliant. Note: Extra charges apply and this must be specified at time of order.
- Mechanically governed comes with:
- Heat exchanger, header tank and water cooled exhaust manifold.
- Fresh and sea water pump, injection bend for a wet exhaust.
- Mechanical fuel lift pump, fuel and oil filtration.
- Flywheel housing and drive plate with heavy inertia ring for super smooth running at low rpm.
- Special quiet air intake filter.
- Shallow sump.
- 70 Amp, 12 Volt battery charging alternator.
- Complete with ‘ABV’ control panel with tachometer with running hour recorder, keystart switch, push button stop, green light for ‘power on’, red warning lights and audible alarm for: low oil pressure, high water temperature, domestic and engine alternators ‘no charge; 3m interconnection cable with multi pin plug connector.
- Heavy duty engine feet and flexible mountings.
- ‘Morse’ type end fittings for engine speed and gearbox control.
- Engine test certificate and operators manual.
- Beta red paint.
*Valid for Recreational
Use Only! - SeaProp 60
-
SeaProp 60
The Beta Marine replacement engine and saildrive solution comprises of an appropriate new engine of choice fitted with a shallow sump mated to a Technodrive SeaProp 60 saildrive. Which when used in combination with our special feet option will drop into your existing Volvo or Yanmar saildrive GRP moulding.
Note: Replacing a Bukh saildrive leg will required the fitting of the Beta Marine optional GRP moulding as direct replacement to the existing mould.
The SeaProp 60 can accommodate a clockwise or anti-clockwise output rotation and is available in a reduction ratio of 2.15:1 or 2.38:1. Additionally, should your vessels hull design require it, the saildrive leg can be turned through 180 degrees so that the engine is directly over the propeller.
The Engine and SeaProp 60 package includes engine with shallow sump, housing to mate with the Seaprop 60 mounting bracket, through the hull fitting twin diaphragm seal and engine fresh water cooling valve. The transmission main structure is made of die-cast aluminium alloy, hardened and treated against corrosion. Additional protection against galvanic corrosion is guaranteed by sacrificial zinc anodes. The Engine and Seaprop 60 are not mated at the factory and shipped together, independently packed.
Technodrive / Twin Disc Standard *Valid for Recreational
Use Only!SeaProp 60 Options
The new Beta Marine SeaProp 60 split anode kit replaces the original Technodrive / Twin Disc fitment and facilitates changing the saildrive sacrificial anode without having to first remove and later refit the propeller. - Adaptor Kit Options/Technical Drawings
-
Adaptor Kit Options & Technical Drawings
The Beta Marine engine with adaptor solution consists of an appropriate engine of choice which is fitted with a shallow sump and a housing adaptor plate which can allow it to be mounted directly to your existing; Volvo 110S, Volvo 120S, Volvo 130S, Yanmar SD20 or Bukh saildrive.
Volvo Standard Standard Standard Bukh Standard Yanmar Standard - Control Panel Options
-
Control Panel Options
Beta Marine offer a range of control panels to cater for various requirements. Click on any of the thumbnail images to view a larger more detailed image of the control panel. Find out more…
- Electrical Options
-
Electrical Options
Note: Minimum recommended battery: Not included.
12v 70Ah 450CCA
12 Volt Alternators 70 Amp, 12 Volt Alternator Standard 120 Amp, 12 Volt Alternator in Lieu of Standard Optional 120 Amp, 12 Volt Secondary Domestic Alternator Optional 125 Amp, 12 Volt Split Charging System Optional - Shallow Sump Options
-
Shallow Sump Options
For vessels with very limited space between the engine, bearers and hull we can offer a specially designed shallow sump option. The key differences are a reshaped sump pan and repositioning of the sump pump connection.
Oil volumes are marginally reduced (please refer to relevant operators manual) but the dip stick calibration is unchanged. However when this option is fitted, it is important to note that the frequency of the oil change period is reduced. Rather than the standard oil change hours of use, engines fitted with a shallow sump require an initial change after 50 hours then either annually or every 150 hours if sooner.
- Special Feet Service
-
Special Feet Service
Beta Marine engines have been fitted into tens of thousands of vessels around the world using our standard engine feet. However engine bearers can vary immensely so when a problem arises, our solution is to offer our unique service of designing and manufacturing “Special Engine Feet” to suit your individual engine bearers.
Having designed, manufactured and supplied thousands of bespoke “Special Feet” when required, the additional cost of this option is heavily repaid when your new engine just drops onto your existing engine bearers and lines up with your propeller shaft reducing installation complexity, time and labour. Find out more…
- Accessories
-
Accessories
Beta Marine saildrive propulsion engines are complemented by a complete range of installation accessories. Find out more…
- Literature and Manuals
- Dealer Network
-
Dealer Network
Beta Marine Canada authorised dealers maybe found within the interactive map below. If your province or city has no convenient nearby dealer, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
- Online Enquiry Form
-
Online Enquiry Form