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"I have a 1989 Hatteras with t

"I have a 1989 Hatteras with twin Detroits 6-71's 485hp. Can someone please provide me with info as to what these engines burn? I just ordered floscans for each engine. Also, when trolling is it wise to troll with one engine? I have heard that by trolling with one engine you can lower the trolling speed to 3 knots, and I have also heard that by running on one engine could cause mechanical/transmission problems for the off engine. Any help/advise would be greatly appreciated."
 
I RUN A 38 TOPAZ WITH 671- TI

I RUN A 38 TOPAZ WITH 671- TI 450 HP AND I BURN 32-34 PER HOUR (COMBINED) RUNNING 2050....PUTS ME AROUND 21-23 KNOTS DEPENDING ON WEIGHT/WIND/TIDE/CLEAN BOTTOM.. JUICE HER UP TO 2200/2300 AND I'M SURE U CAN BURN 20 A SIDE EASILY.....TRY TO RUN HER 1950 TO 2150...KEEP HER TEMP DOWN...MINE RUN 170/175 DEGREES AT 2050
 
"MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IN CASE O

"MY MECHANIC TOLD ME IN CASE OF A DOWN ENGINE, GET A HEAVY ROPE, TIE AND SPOOL LINE AROUND THE SHAFT AND TIE OFF TO ENGINE MOUNT...THIS WILL KEEP PROP FROM SPINNING...7KNOT TROLL IN WOULD DEFINATELY CREATE ALOT OF HEAT IN THE TRANNY FOR A 10 HR LIMP IN....ENGINE NOT RUNNING, U ARENT COOLING THE TRANNY OIL..."
 
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