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| Originally Posted by JHA At the end of the day the answer is still - Yes, operating your diesel engine below the prescribed RPM can result in damage. So trying to save a buck on fuel here may cost you the difference if not more replacing liners etc... when you manage to glaze the cylinders. |
Ahh... I disagree. You can run at low RPM without damage. It is done all the time. Some captains even run a single motor. Also, if you are making a 400 mile run, the difference in fuel consumption is more than a buck, it can be 4-5x.
The thing to consider on low speed runs is the rolling of the planing vessel. If you don't have stabilizers, it can be quite uncomfortable and low speeds and in beam seas.