CAT C12 Fort Lauderdale repower: 340–490 bhp, 12 L, 2,588 lb
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CAT C12 is the 42-55 ft diesel that still fits a stringer a C32 will not: 340-490 bhp, 12 litres, 2,588 lb dry, 62 x 38.1 x 39.5 inches on the Cat commercial propulsion page. Viking 50 convertibles and Tiara EX 54s are the Fort Lauderdale hulls. A Valhalla V-55 is Mercury, not this block. Bradford will pull a pair; Coral Ridge draft is not the constraint - engine-room length is. We size fits inside 42-55 ft sportfish and express. A Princess Y72 does not get a C12 URL.
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- Caterpillar CAT C12 spec · spec
Power range 340–490 bhp (254–366 bkW), 12 L I-6, dry 2,588 lb, 62 × 38.1 × 39.5 in from Cat C12 commercial propulsion page.
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Planning overlay from manufacturer published envelopes. Not a survey, work order, or dealer quote. Confirm with the installer and a current spec sheet.
Does CAT C12 fit a Fort Lauderdale yacht?
Manufacturer published class is 42–55 ft published class. Match the hull to that envelope with the installer. This hub is the fit answer; there is no per-yacht URL.
How do you install CAT C12 in Fort Lauderdale?
Install and retrofit sit on this hub, not a child URL. CAT C12 cited envelope: 42–55 ft published class. Weight 2588 lb. Lauderdale Marine Center and Bradford sit on the New River. SE 3rd Avenue is about 16 ft. Confirm air draft before the straps. Confirm structure, plumbing, and amps with the installer before anyone cuts a stringer.
CAT C12 haul-out required?
Thru-hull, engine, gyro, or transom work usually wants straps or a cut. Confirm with the installer.
CAT C12 shore power / amps?
No AC shore-power overlay on this SKU.
Can I run CAT C12 to the Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale?
Bahamas is not why this page exists. Use the watermaker or Starlink hubs for that query.