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Kniffin · 03-12-2008, 05:46 PM

With the cost of fuel going through the roof, many boaters are slowing down to get better economy. Some argue that by purchasing a semi-displacement hull, that they get the best of two worlds - to operate at displacement speeds with some economy and yet have the horsepower and speed to save time if needed, (which a displacement hull and lower horsepower does not offer). The question is - Does this adversely affect the modern electronic diesel engine which is rated at higher loads to operate at lower rpms?

03-12-2008, 05:46 PM	#1
Kniffin Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 8	Will slowing down damage larger diesel engines With the cost of fuel going through the roof, many boaters are slowing down to get better economy. Some argue that by purchasing a semi-displacement hull, that they get the best of two worlds - to operate at displacement speeds with some economy and yet have the horsepower and speed to save time if needed, (which a displacement hull and lower horsepower does not offer). The question is - Does this adversely affect the modern electronic diesel engine which is rated at higher loads to operate at lower rpms?