Valiant Sailboats: The First True Performance Cruiser
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Engine
Fresh water cooled Westerbeke diesel with reduction gear and V-drive
Engine Instruments
Deluxe panel recessed in cockpit with tachometer, hour meter and gauges.
Engine Controls
Single lever side-mount for shifter and throttle at pedestal.
Engine Mounts
Flexible shock-absorbing, bolted to aluminum engine rails that are through-bolted to high-density glassed in engine beds.
Propeller
Bronze fixed blade Sailor.
Propeller Shaft
Nautilloy 1-1/4 inch stainless steel.
Strut & Gudgeon
Valiant Custom silicone bronze casting.
Fuel Filter/Water Separator

Fuel Gauge

Strainer
1-1/2 bronze seawater strainer for engine intake.
Engine Exhaust
Aqua lift with Valiant Custom anti-siphon system.
Fuel Tanks
Marine alloy with clean-outs, deck fills and vents. Tanks are removable.
Seacocks
Bronze/stainless ball valves on all through-hulls below waterline, with easy access for operating.
Oil Change Pump
In engine room for Westerbeke engine.
Remote Oil Filter
In engine room for Westerbeke engine.