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artwork · 10-04-2007, 08:46 AM

Bally, I'm very interested in your figures. I am re-constructing a 58 alum and have not selected engines yet, but I'm going to power it only to displacement speed. My hull speed will be a little over 9 knots. Calculations say I only need a total of 200HP but will probably install t/170HP - 200HP.

What are your 3208's rated at ( ? HP @ ? RPM) and what RPM do you run to maintain the 7 knots? What reduction gear do you have?

Thanks
Art

10-04-2007, 08:46 AM	#4
artwork Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Lake Huron Posts: 24	Request a little added info. Bally, I'm very interested in your figures. I am re-constructing a 58 alum and have not selected engines yet, but I'm going to power it only to displacement speed. My hull speed will be a little over 9 knots. Calculations say I only need a total of 200HP but will probably install t/170HP - 200HP. What are your 3208's rated at ( ? HP @ ? RPM) and what RPM do you run to maintain the 7 knots? What reduction gear do you have? Thanks Art