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Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 08-19-2013, 08:49 PM
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Posted By reefhunter
They stopped using the A sometime in the late...

They stopped using the A sometime in the late 70's. The B is what is currently used - benzene & poly styr.

FM engines are really old. The GM's were the replacements the last one built in 1968....
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 08-19-2013, 07:49 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,559
Posted By reefhunter
Never said I would abandon the diesel. I just...

Never said I would abandon the diesel. I just wanted to see what alternatives there were. I'd rather depend on a wind generator than solar. But some people seem to think that solar is the cats...
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 08-19-2013, 07:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,559
Posted By reefhunter
Napalm is benzene and polystyrene - not gasoil. ...

Napalm is benzene and polystyrene - not gasoil.

In the old days they used dual two stroke General Motors/Detroit Diesel V71-series engines - each fitted with two superchargers (one for each six...
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 08-19-2013, 02:07 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,559
Posted By reefhunter
No, just trying to save a few thousand a week on...

No, just trying to save a few thousand a week on fuel. When we were in Panama the cost to fuel the boat was $5000. In Venezuela it was $800. If I was able to legally operate in Venezuela I would...
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 08-19-2013, 02:02 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,559
Posted By reefhunter
So, the weight is -81lbs - I would have thought...

So, the weight is -81lbs - I would have thought less, but then you need to reduce the size of the fuel tanks too. You won't need as large of tankage, if you are going mol electric.

My design boat...
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 01-16-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,559
Posted By reefhunter
Which is my question also

Which is my question also
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 01-15-2013, 01:23 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 15,559
Posted By reefhunter
What's the weight difference btwn the diesel...

What's the weight difference btwn the diesel engine (30 hp) and the generators and battery setup?
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