and that's at 1850-1900 rpms, those figures I posted......1950 will get you 27.5 knots usually with a clean bottom and no dinghy on the bow and 60...
Because the engines are rated at 2300 rpms/100% throttle/ 100% load. So the boat is under propped a little and underloaded. Which is what MAN...
No, you cannot weld cast iron. I've seen people drill and tap and screw a plate over a hole in Detroit Diesels before......I would NEVER do this....
Those are all perfect numbers. I like to see 2350 rpms on Man's even when they're rated at 2300.
As a whole no. Very very few 50's built with Cat's. BUT, the MAN's are an excellent fit. 26 knot cruise at 55 gph, they're smooth and quiet and...
I'd step up to a 50' Post with Man's. It's a far superior boat in every aspect and a heck of a lot more room.
I run a Hampton that size and it will handle it.
