Marine Engineering &
Beta Marine Repowering
in French Polynesia
Providing expert technical consultation, self-repair guidance, engine importation, and specialized marine mechanical tool rentals for self-reliant sailors cruising the South Pacific.
From hydraulic machinery and composite stringer reconstruction to precision shaft alignment and high-output alternator conversions.
Complete Maritime Support
How Diesel-Clinic Tahiti Helps Cruisers
Independent, practical, and battle-tested advice for ocean sailors who want to maintain, repower, and upgrade their vessels reliably.
Beta Marine Engine Import & Repowering
With 28 successful repower installations in French Polynesia, we assist yacht owners with engine selection, direct shipping logistics, customs clearance, and self-installation engineering.
- Custom engine mounting bracket adaptation
- Shaft & saildrive (Beta 30SD) integration
- Cost-efficient turn-key import assistance
Technical Self-Repair Consulting
Call or video consult with Adrian directly from your yacht while cruising French Polynesia. Step-by-step guidance on how to fix, diagnose, and optimize your propulsion system yourself.
- Shaft alignment procedures with dial calipers
- Balmar & Wakespeed alternator regulator programming
- LiFePO4 Lithium, Linux & OpenCPN charting
Special Tool Rentals
Don’t buy expensive single-use mechanical diagnostic tools while on passage. Rent professional gear directly from Marina Taina for your engine maintenance.
- Shaft alignment dial indicators & magnetic bases
- Diesel compression testers & optical RPM meters
- Propeller pullers, bearing pullers & torque wrenches
Beta Marine Propulsion Units
Heavy Kubota base blocks, naturally aspirated simplicity, and worldwide parts support. (Consultation & turn-key importation assistance).
20 hp @ 3,600 rpmBeta 20
Beta 20 - 3-Cylinder 20 hp @ 3,600 rpm smooth propulsion
25 hp @ 3,600 rpmBeta 25
Beta 25 - 3-Cylinder 25 hp @ 3,600 rpm reliable cruiser workhorse
30 hp @ 3,600 rpmBeta 30
Beta 30 - 3-Cylinder 30 hp @ 3,600 rpm high-displacement workhorse
38 hp @ 3,600 rpmBeta 38
Beta 38 - 4-Cylinder 38 hp @ 3,600 rpm smooth power
43 hp @ 2,800 rpmBeta 43
Beta 43 - 4-Cylinder 43 hp @ 2,800 rpm 2.0L heavy displacement
50 hp @ 2,800 rpmBeta 50
Beta 50 - 4-Cylinder 50 hp @ 2,800 rpm high reliability
Cruising the Marquesas, Tuamotus, or Leewards?
While based out of Marina Taina, Adrian cruises French Polynesia aboard S/V Attila and is available to fly anywhere in the territory upon request to inspect, troubleshoot, or supervise complex repower installations and mechanical emergencies.
Specialized marine parts, injectors, filters, gaskets, and Beta Marine accessories expedited by air or maritime schooner directly to your anchorage.