Laborde Products, working through dealer Bay Area Diesel, has completed a repower of the M\/V Launch Runner<\/em>, a quad-screw crew boat owned by G&S Marine. The project replaced four Scania DI13 Tier 2 engines with four Scania DI13 Tier 3 engines, each rated at 650 horsepower at 2,100 rpm.<\/p>\n The vessel operates with a total installed power of more than 2,600 horsepower across four engines. According to the operator, familiarity with the Scania platform and prior experience with the engines influenced the decision to retain the same engine model while upgrading to the Tier 3 configuration.<\/p>\n \u201cFor us, the decision was simple,\u201d said Garry McCrae, owner of G&S Marine. \u201cScania engines had already been in service on the Launch Runner<\/em>, and Bay Area Diesel had supported the vessel. The Tier 3 DI13s meet our operating needs, and support is available when required.\u201d<\/p>\n The repower required coordination to minimize time out of service. While the Tier 3 DI13 engines fit within the vessel\u2019s existing quad-screw arrangement, the project also included updates to cooling systems, exhaust components and engine controls. The installation schedule was planned around the vessel\u2019s operating commitments.<\/p>\n \u201cA quad-screw repower requires careful planning,\u201d said Joey Steckler, owner of Bay Area Diesel. \u201cThe work was completed within limited yard time so the vessel could return to service.\u201d<\/p>\n Laborde Products said the project was carried out through its dealer network, which includes Bay Area Diesel. The company provides technical resources, training and parts support to dealers involved in installation and service work.<\/p>\n \u201cOur focus is on ensuring dealers have the resources they need to support operators,\u201d said Jacob Yoder, dealer development representative at Laborde Products.<\/p>\n The M\/V Launch Runner <\/em>has returned to service following completion of the repower.<\/p>\n The post Bay Area Diesel completes repower of M\/V Launch Runner<\/a> appeared first on Marine Log<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marinelog.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ScaniaDI13.png?resize=500%2C382&ssl=1\")