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| Originally Posted by Skiffy As an owner I would be hesitant of the extra complexity, and what may become quite a cramped engine room, but I suppose it has the benefit that if one engine goes down you have 75% of power left and not 50% so you can get to the dock quicker? |
Hi,
Don't bank on being able to plane with just 3 of engines/drives working.
I spent a bit of time running a 3 engine Sunseeker Superhawk 52, twice we were down to two engines (66% power remaining ) and both times we were unable to get her on the plane and had to limp along at about 10 kts.
With multi engine apps however you get a wide range of suitable speeds and loading condition for the engines running.
Maybe the 4 engine boat wants to speed to the fishing grounds and then take it easy on two while they drag the gear?
Salthouse have a very good reputation and I have done a few miles on a Ketch they built in the 80's, I for one am looking forward to their 4 drive motorboat project.