10 meter repower
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My next one will have the MTU 16v 2000 M93s
How much do you think they will cost Paul?? Don't know much about oil burners.
Ron
How much do you think they will cost Paul?? Don't know much about oil burners.
Ron
When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat.
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Ronald Reagan
1987 F36 Tri-Cabin
Twin 270 Crusaders
"Special K"
Upper Bay, Chesapeake Bay
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After my overall learning experience and exposure to boats & boating I have come to the following personal conclusions:
Gas outboards are great.
Now, take the economics out of the equation for a moment.
Other than a "day" boat, say under 10,000 lbs, any inboard system especially with a generator should be equipped with diesel engines.
Today's diesels offer far more reliablity, safety and longevity than any other alternative.
Now, add back in the economics and the entire picture skews back to reality.
There are limitations to what can be done with a 454 gas engine. Increasing the HP per cubic inch of factory displacement creates ancilary issues that will have to be handled, or there will be consequences.
RWS
Gas outboards are great.
Now, take the economics out of the equation for a moment.
Other than a "day" boat, say under 10,000 lbs, any inboard system especially with a generator should be equipped with diesel engines.
Today's diesels offer far more reliablity, safety and longevity than any other alternative.
Now, add back in the economics and the entire picture skews back to reality.
There are limitations to what can be done with a 454 gas engine. Increasing the HP per cubic inch of factory displacement creates ancilary issues that will have to be handled, or there will be consequences.
RWS
1983 10 Meter SOLD after 21 years of adventures
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Yanmar diesels
Solid Glass Hull
Woodless Stringers
Full Hull Liner
Survived Andrew Cat 5,Eye of Charley Cat 4, & Irma Cat 2
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I know there's more to it than just the mpg thing king dude But with this boat and not keeping her as the retirement boat its not worth 50k to change it over so if I ever have to repower it'll be reman 454's
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10' Dinghy 6hp Merc.
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Let's hit the water !
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GEEZZZZ....... no wonder I havn't got my package yet
When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat.
Ronald Reagan
1987 F36 Tri-Cabin
Twin 270 Crusaders
"Special K"
Upper Bay, Chesapeake Bay
http://www.photobucket.com/albums/ff424/rbcool/
Ronald Reagan
1987 F36 Tri-Cabin
Twin 270 Crusaders
"Special K"
Upper Bay, Chesapeake Bay
http://www.photobucket.com/albums/ff424/rbcool/
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Never seen a drag boat with a 1,200HP 2-liter 4-cylinder in it ...fastestonehere wrote:my screen name has to do with Drag Racing...but i have been 7.70et @ 182mph but thats not impressive to you im sure... even if it was done with a 4 cyl. 2.0L 112 cubic inch more than 300HP per cyl. no nitrous. so what i am doing is by far not pushing the bar. but something that takes my mind off drag racing. it just to much fun zipping around the lake with the family
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Hey, hey I can promise all of you this one thing I ran over 1500 boxes a day thur my 6 trucks and as of 5 pm yesterday they were empty !! And as for you guys from back bacon land call customs they really jacked up stuff this year. Put I do hope you all got your stuff for real. Even if you used that other shipper.
Carver 3607 ACMY 454's Merc's
10' Dinghy 6hp Merc.
La Dolce Vita
Let's hit the water !
http://s852.beta.photobucket.com/user/t ... 8/library/
10' Dinghy 6hp Merc.
La Dolce Vita
Let's hit the water !
http://s852.beta.photobucket.com/user/t ... 8/library/
Why did you do that? They are overpaid and under worked as it is! Aren't they?prowlersfish wrote:Fed Ex came , as did Ops and the postal service . I Told the Fed ex guy that he needs a raise ,
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Solomons Get Together 2011
Ocean City 2012,2013,2015
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I am talking about the drivers not the truck ownersAllen Sr wrote:Why did you do that? They are overpaid and under worked as it is! Aren't they?prowlersfish wrote:Fed Ex came , as did Ops and the postal service . I Told the Fed ex guy that he needs a raise ,
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Life is to short for a ugly boat
OK. But how does it apply if the owner is the driver?prowlersfish wrote:I am talking about the drivers not the truck ownersAllen Sr wrote:Why did you do that? They are overpaid and under worked as it is! Aren't they?prowlersfish wrote:Fed Ex came , as did Ops and the postal service . I Told the Fed ex guy that he needs a raise ,
Growing old is inevitable,but growing up is optional
1984 F36 w/350 Crusaders 'Reel Class'
2011 Trojan Rendevous
Solomons Get Together 2011
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And I know some over paid part changers that hang here . And if I was over paid I'd have a bigger boat And Allen if you own and still drive guys like me call them prey.
Carver 3607 ACMY 454's Merc's
10' Dinghy 6hp Merc.
La Dolce Vita
Let's hit the water !
http://s852.beta.photobucket.com/user/t ... 8/library/
10' Dinghy 6hp Merc.
La Dolce Vita
Let's hit the water !
http://s852.beta.photobucket.com/user/t ... 8/library/
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