"What's the big deal about
"What's the big deal about having a duoprop setup, vs. twins, other than cost/maintenance. How cost prohibitive is it to switch to dp. or is that out of the question?"
"thanks to you guys for all yo
"thanks to you guys for all your help/info regarding my 26/ twin 3.0gs regal! Even though maintenance will be more $$, I still think twins is the way to go !..... I gotta ask though, what is WOT?? ....Sean"
"What set up will put the boat
"What set up will put the boat on plane faster, and handle/perform better: twin 3.0 gs, or single 5.7 merc or whatever brand? The boat is 26' regal (5000lbs dry weight)?"
"Thanks for the interest guys.
"Thanks for the interest guys. El Pescador, are you talking 135 or 150 @ the crankshft , or 135/150 @ the prop,(or PHP)? I believe the GS is 135 php and 150 @ the crank."
"How come every motor I see gi
"How come every motor I see gives me PHP rating, but no TORQUE rating?? Also, you'd think that 2 3.0's has more displacement than 1 5.7ltre right? Which configuration has more torque?"
Ran my 26' regal (twin
Ran my 26' regal (twin 3.0s) Saturday on the way to lunch everything great. Coming back port tach showing up to 5k!! but port motor sounded quieter than normal. Also starboard motor wouldn't pass 3500!! Boat would not plane. Very odd. I know I have a #4 cylinder...
"Hi folks! I was out @ sea tri
"Hi folks! I was out @ sea trial yesterday on a '96 regal 258 commodore with approx 600hrs. The boat ran fine ( achieved approx 20 knots @ 3500 rpm and 27 knots @ 4200 rpm going against a strong fraser river current here in New Westminster, B.C.) The mechanics...