Big and slow or small and fast?

Discussion in 'Diesel Engines' started by Red Dwarf, Sep 12, 2012.

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  2. FAST FRED
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    "..they have neutral,and have had for decades.

    Hydraulic controlled CPP have been around for 60 odd years and proven themselves".

    That's great but sadly the boat I was operating had NEITHER .

    And if cost and repairability are an issue , a new boat might well skip them.
     
    FAST FRED, Sep 30, 2012
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