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    Auto engine marinization

    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...
    Post by: Suede, Aug 8, 2004 in forum: DIY Marinizing
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    supercharged verado

    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...
    Post by: Suede, Aug 2, 2004 in forum: Powerboats
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    supercharged verado

    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...
    Post by: Suede, Aug 2, 2004 in forum: Powerboats
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    WishBone Sailing Rig

    Brian, ´maybe you already looked into this, the documentation from Paasch Marine on "Diomeda Exulans"...the other mans boat.......
    Post by: Suede, Aug 2, 2004 in forum: Boat Design
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    WishBone Sailing Rig

    Yes, I asked for yours....thanks for the reply. I´ll check this out further. rgds Olle
    Post by: Suede, Aug 2, 2004 in forum: Boat Design
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    WishBone Sailing Rig

    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...
    Post by: Suede, Aug 2, 2004 in forum: Boat Design
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    WishBone Sailing Rig

    Hi, just popped into this site: http://www.barefootsworld.net/windwalker/voyagephotos.html one of yours Brian ? rgds O
    Post by: Suede, Aug 1, 2004 in forum: Boat Design
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    Auto engine marinization

    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...
    Post by: Suede, Jul 23, 2004 in forum: DIY Marinizing
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    Auto engine marinization

    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...
    Post by: Suede, Jul 23, 2004 in forum: DIY Marinizing
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    Building a heat exchanger into the hull

    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%...
    Post by: Suede, Jul 14, 2004 in forum: Powerboats
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    Hull Water Loads

    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...
    Post by: Suede, Jul 13, 2004 in forum: Boat Design
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    Just getting started.

    Hi Murphy, Check this link on "hull construction" this might give you an idea. http://www.yachtdesign.com.br/02_ingles/index_ingles.htm...
    Post by: Suede, Jun 22, 2004 in forum: Wooden Boat Building and Restoration
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    Dix Radius Chine Designs

    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...
    Post by: Suede, Jun 14, 2004 in forum: Boat Design
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    IS it really possible for inexperienced Joe Shmoes to build a yacht

    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...
    Post by: Suede, Jun 11, 2004 in forum: Boat Design
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    Dix Radius Chine Designs

    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...
    Post by: Suede, Jun 10, 2004 in forum: Boat Design