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Marine Diesel engine - transmission relationship

Discussion in 'Technical Discussion' started by Enrique, Mar 13, 2004.

  1. Enrique, Mar 13, 2004
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    Enrique

    Enrique New Member

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    We own a Symbol 58’ motoryacht, 1986

    We are considering re-powering the boat and would like to ask you for your valuable assistance with this matter. The boat has twin Caterpillar 3208 engines with a MG 507, 2.54:1 transmissions. Propellers are 27'' x 27''.

    It has been suggested to us that the boat would benefit from a change of the transmission with a different ratio and same for the propellers. Do you feel that any change would benefit the performance of this boat?

    Thank you
  2. brianwill, Mar 21, 2004
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    brianwill

    brianwill New Member

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    As you do your homework on this project, you might want to check out www.boatdiesel.com, they have a lot of stuff on diesel engine repowers and transmissions. Good luck Enrique.
    Regards,