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  1. jeemboNC
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    prop rpm

    I had a chance to speak to the owner today. He claims (he has been pretty candid and trustworthy thus far) the first owner changed the setup way...
    Post by: jeemboNC, Oct 21, 2007 in forum: Inboards
  2. jeemboNC
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    prop rpm

    Eric - great advice. I checked the exhaust outlet - seems to be clear. I did the open hatch test - no change. The Racors have differential...
    Post by: jeemboNC, Oct 21, 2007 in forum: Inboards
  3. jeemboNC
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    prop rpm

    I should tell all the I had another similar experience on a 20' deep vee outboard with a 175 Merc. The boat would only do 38 mph when I...
    Post by: jeemboNC, Oct 21, 2007 in forum: Inboards
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    prop rpm

    Frosty - so this is not uncommmon for two different tranny configurations/ratios/prop pitches/shaft lengths/engine mounts? Seems kinda kluged up...
    Post by: jeemboNC, Oct 21, 2007 in forum: Inboards
  5. jeemboNC
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    prop rpm

    Rick - this was VERY helpful - thank you so much! Can you share with me the reference guide so I can conduct further calculations? I have some...
    Post by: jeemboNC, Oct 21, 2007 in forum: Inboards
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    2 miles per gallon at least

    from what I have seen almost any single diesel powered craft of less than 40' and 30,000# will get over 2 nmpg if you stay well within...
    Post by: jeemboNC, Oct 21, 2007 in forum: Diesel Engines
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    prop rpm

    Thanks for the input. I think there was some engine change somewhere in the history, but who knows when? The loss of speed is more easily...
    Post by: jeemboNC, Oct 21, 2007 in forum: Inboards
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    prop rpm

    Gentlemen - this forum seems to have the most informed/techincal readers - so I'll pose my query here. I ran a mini-seatrial on a 42 trawler with...
    Thread by: jeemboNC, Oct 21, 2007, 41 replies, in forum: Inboards
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    Volvo TAMD 255hp

    thanks LazeyJack - negotiations have stalled, but your input will help a lot if I go forward.. Jim
    Post by: jeemboNC, Jun 16, 2007 in forum: Diesel Engines
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    Loran or GPS? What's your preference?

    GPS systems took advantage of the evolution of Loran equipment, which uses Time Delay signals from ground based towers (arranged in 'chains') to...
    Post by: jeemboNC, Jun 15, 2007 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Electrosan system

    thanks. I went to their site and have done more research: http://www.raritaneng.com/products/waste_treatment/index.html
    Post by: jeemboNC, Jun 14, 2007 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Electrosan system

    thanks for the input. What do I need to look for as far as their health? Regards, JeemboNC
    Post by: jeemboNC, Jun 13, 2007 in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Electrosan system

    I have a trawler in my sights that has two Electrosan sytems, one for each head. I have heard mixed reviews - anyone care to comment on their...
    Thread by: jeemboNC, Jun 12, 2007, 4 replies, in forum: OnBoard Electronics & Controls
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    Volvo TAMD 255hp

    I got the model - TAMD60C - the bigger bore engine. Apparently he fires them up every week for 30 minutes and brings them up to 155 degrees....
    Post by: jeemboNC, Jun 9, 2007 in forum: Diesel Engines
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    Volvo TAMD 255hp

    I don't yet know. I think the 40 series, but will find out today. They look okay and are started once a week, but unless they get them to temp...
    Post by: jeemboNC, Jun 9, 2007 in forum: Diesel Engines
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    Volvo TAMD 255hp

    I am considering a 40' trawler (25,000 lbs) with the original twin 255hp Volvos. I am much more familiar with the Ford Lehmans and the Perkins...
    Thread by: jeemboNC, Jun 8, 2007, 7 replies, in forum: Diesel Engines
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    Mercedes diesel 6-570 160HP

    KapnD - I'll do that. The engine is in a tired Heritage East 40 Sundeck, but it was sold and a dead issue for me now. It was a Mercedes 6-570 of...
    Post by: jeemboNC, Jan 24, 2007 in forum: Diesel Engines
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    Mercedes diesel 6-570 160HP

    Don - I have never heard of the 'loosen the lines that feed the injectors' method of assessing an diesel's health. It may be common among...
    Post by: jeemboNC, Jan 23, 2007 in forum: Diesel Engines
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    planing gas to displacement diesel conversion

    Marshmat - thanks, good points. I have a friend that has been running old frying oil in his Mercedes cars with great success, and he relates the...
    Post by: jeemboNC, Jan 18, 2007 in forum: Diesel Engines
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    planing gas to displacement diesel conversion

    I love this forum! The reputation of diesels lasting forever is compelling, but the actual life achieved in 'typical' recreational use is far...
    Post by: jeemboNC, Jan 17, 2007 in forum: Diesel Engines
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