Single engine twin screw repower

Discussion in 'Propulsion' started by akboy, Jan 24, 2011.

  1. akboy
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    akboy Junior Member

    I've been working on my 30' Luhrs to switch from twin gas to single diesel via
    a transmission/transfercase I saw about a year ago, but I can't find the link again. Any help would be appreciated. It was really slick because you retain the handling of a twin screw with the economy of a single engine.
     
  2. rasorinc
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    rasorinc Senior Member

    there was quite a bit of discussion on this ( one engine, 2 props) a while back on the forum and the general gist as I remember was a no go. Lots of reasons given. Do a search on this forum and see what you come up with.
     
  3. akboy
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    akboy Junior Member

    I searched all the forums and couldn't find anythig on this transmision,or transfercase.
     
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  5. akboy
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    akboy Junior Member

    Thanks for the links. The one from "dreamer" posted 3-12-2010 was it. Geared Up is the name of the transfer case.
     

  6. seeds
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    seeds Smartass Member

    Check the december/january 2010 Professional Boat Builder. They have a really good write up on the geared up system. Energy losses are estimated at 1% in each turn(4% total in the system). It's made by Geared Up Systems which is a division of Superior Gearbox of Stockton, MO. www.gearedupsystems.com
     

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