Ok PAR...so you belive that the "huge purchasin power of the marine industry" is the reason for the very costeffective marine engines.....sorry I...
Turbos/chargers are normally not so dangerous to the engine. The maximum load on the engine parts is at the upper and lower ends, when the piston...
It´s "only" 275 HP out of 2,6 liters (158 CID) so it´s not "overpowered" compared to the race-engines. By the way, most efficient non-charged...
Brian, ´maybe you already looked into this, the documentation from Paasch Marine on "Diomeda Exulans"...the other mans boat.......
Yes, I asked for yours....thanks for the reply. I´ll check this out further. rgds Olle
You´re right, North Atlanic crossin aug/sept might not be the best way to test a new design/boat...not much abot any handeling problems in the log...
Hi, just popped into this site: http://www.barefootsworld.net/windwalker/voyagephotos.html one of yours Brian ? rgds O
Most marine-alternators are modified auto-industy units, it´s still an open unit for air-cooling...so it will most likely produce as much sparks...
325-525tdi Hi, The reason for wrapping your exhaust with insulation is to keep the gas as hot as possible on it´s way to the Turbo, if you cool...
Hi, I found some formulas for diesel: Energy in fuel=100%, Cooling loss=25%, Exhaust loss 28%, Other 2%, Indicated effect= 50% (friction 3-6%...
Hi Karsten, Here you find a pdf covering notation, symbols and coversion factors in the SI-system used in a few countries outside "the rest of...
Hi Murphy, Check this link on "hull construction" this might give you an idea. http://www.yachtdesign.com.br/02_ingles/index_ingles.htm...
Two things to bear in mind with epoxy is...it doesn´t like UV´s....and it doesn´t like heat. So a clear coat has to be kept protected with an...
I think it´s two different way´s of doing it. Either you build a boat as fast as possible, as an alternative to buy a new boat, the goal is to...
Crusin´ in a box.... Hi Bjl, I don´t think you have to worry, even if it starts almost a full ply panel it´s only about 2 ft midships and 1 ft...
Here is a link to a guy in Norway building a wood mast for his 42 ft.... even if the pages is in norwegian...I think he can be contacted for more...
Hi... this one seems to be perfect for Gonzo ;-)....but have you checked the impeller (water pump with a rubber wheel in boating)...sounds like...
Hi, this might help http://www.mycv.asn.au/gallery/Kelsall/default.htm rgds
Hi, if size is millimeters it would be: 0,024x0,2x5,4 inch 0,024x0,2x4,4 inch 0,024x0,2x6,8 inch 0,024x0,2x12 inch wich doesn't make sence...
Maybe a search for "kelvin wave system" might help....like http://www.steelnavy.com/WavePatterns.htm Good luck O
