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revdcs · 11-05-2008, 04:55 AM

Thanks Lars.

You said pretty much what I thought you would say - although I was surprised that a captain could have such a strong influence over the choice of engine. I can understand captains and engineers being invited to express a preference - but they move on from boat to boat and their replacements may end up working with something they would not normally use. I suppose one could liken it to James Bond saying he wants a Mercedes engine in the Aston Martin! I had thought that, although the final choice of power plant lies with whoever has commissioned the boat, it would be the designer and builder who would chose what was right for that particular vessel. Thank you – I’ve learned something new today.

Best wishes,

David.

11-05-2008, 04:55 AM	#177
revdcs Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fowey in Cornwall and North Devon UK Posts: 129	Thanks Lars. You said pretty much what I thought you would say - although I was surprised that a captain could have such a strong influence over the choice of engine. I can understand captains and engineers being invited to express a preference - but they move on from boat to boat and their replacements may end up working with something they would not normally use. I suppose one could liken it to James Bond saying he wants a Mercedes engine in the Aston Martin! I had thought that, although the final choice of power plant lies with whoever has commissioned the boat, it would be the designer and builder who would chose what was right for that particular vessel. Thank you – I’ve learned something new today. Best wishes, David.